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IMPACT Podcast Series
IMPACT is FORUM’s signature podcast highlighting the women whose leadership, expertise, and vision are shaping the future of government, technology, and the federal contracting community. Each episode features in-depth, authentic conversations with executives, trailblazers, innovators, and rising leaders who are driving meaningful progress across the public and private sectors.
The podcast explores a wide range of topics essential to modern leadership: building inclusive workplaces, navigating career advancement, leading through change, supporting mission outcomes, and fostering collaboration between government and industry. Guests share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and actionable insights that empower listeners to lead with confidence and drive impact within their organizations.
IMPACT offers more than professional stories—it provides a platform for thoughtful dialogue on mentorship, opportunity, innovation, and the challenges and successes women encounter at every level of the GovCon and federal technology ecosystem. Whether you are an emerging professional, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about leadership and community, the podcast delivers inspiration and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts IMPACT and brings deep experience supporting government–industry collaboration. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she helps create strategic events, leadership initiatives, and platforms that elevate voices across the federal community and advance meaningful conversations about leadership and mission success.
Subscribe to IMPACT to hear the stories and perspectives of the women shaping the federal landscape—and to be inspired by the leadership driving change across government and industry.
IMPACT Podcast Series
Making an Impact in Veterans Lives with Dr. Lisa Roberts
A licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Roberts has dedicated her career to improving access to care. She understands the importance of making an impact in telehealth and supporting a program that has reached over two million veterans to date.
Lisa Roberts, PhD
Director, Health Portfolio
Cognosante
For 20 years, Dr. Lisa Roberts has worked for industry supporting the US Department of Veterans Affairs Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) program. In her role, she leads a team that provides secure, patient-centric tools that monitor, educate, and help clinicians triage Veterans’ care for a range of conditions. Since its inception in 2003, this program has provided access to care for over two million Veterans from their homes. Lisa’s industry leadership and expertise have been instrumental in the execution and growth of VA RPM-HT. Multiple peer-reviewed publications demonstrated this program offers a lower cost of care, reduced ER visits and hospitalizations, and high patient satisfaction. The VA RPM-HT program is a 2023 Forum Innovation Award winner.
Dr. Roberts’ academic and business acumen led to her induction as a Fellow for the American Telemedicine Association, where she managed the Telemental health special interest group, publishing standards and guidelines and expanding group membership.
Cognosante
At Cognosante, they help create a safe, healthy, more equitable nation for all. Federal agencies who deliver exceptional public services and programs choose them for their innovative mindset and unwavering dedication to moving their missions forward.
Applying practical expertise to build solutions that leverage leading technologies, Cognosante partners with healthcare, civilian, and defense agencies to realize program outcomes and performance.
IMPACT: Women in Leadership with Mary Ann Brown features conversations with trailblazing women shaping the future of business, government, and innovation.
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