Storytelling Miniseries: The Skill that Can Unite Cross-Generational Teams
Brittany Chappell, Program Director, Acquisition Innovation Launchpad, NASA, Laura Manning, Configuration Manager, Department of Veteran Affairs and Rose Mata, Senior Director of Federal Healthcare and Education, Verizon
This episode in this Storytelling Miniseries for federal leaders discusses bridging gaps across generations in the workplace. Whether you’re a rising star or a experienced leader, finding common ground is essential for success.
NASA’s Brittany Chappell, Department of Veterans Affairs’ Laura Manning and Verizon’s Rose Mata dive into key topics including work-life balance, the power of an authentic elevator pitch and how to tailor your story to different professional settings.
They also provide practical tips for pacing your career, embracing self-care and creating executive presence — all areas these leaders think are critical to elevating careers in federal technology.
-
Brittany Chappell Acquisition Innovation Launchpad (NAIL) Program Director, NASA -
Laura Manning Configuration Manager, VA -
Rose Mata Senior Director of Federal Healthcare and Education, Verizon
-
EPA Evolves Cyber Defense Amid Rising Threats
David Travers highlighted the agency’s upgraded defenses, federal partnerships and grant initiatives to tackle threats to water infrastructure.
20m listen -
GSA Urges OneGov Adoption to Accelerate Unified IT Modernization
GSA leaders say broader use of OneGov contracts will lower software costs, standardize terms and accelerate modernization across government.
3m read -
How Holistic IT Strategies Drive Mission Outcomes
Former GSA associate CIO Erika Dinnie shares lessons on holistic modernization and offers practical guidance for federal employees exploring private sector opportunities.
5m watch -
Marne Innovation Center Empowers Soldiers to Solve Battlefield Challenges
The Army’s Marne Innovation Center is transforming battlefield efficiency by sourcing real-time problems and solutions directly.
12m listen
