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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
Empowering Innovation with Dr. Linda Bixby
In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown is joined by Dr. Linda Bixby, Executive Vice President of Academic Partnerships at NobleReach Foundation. With over 35 years of experience in academia, government, and the nonprofit sector, Dr. Bixby has dedicated her career to fostering innovation and addressing national security challenges. She shares insights on how her work at NobleReach is empowering the next generation of talent to drive meaningful change. Dr. Bixby also discusses her role on various academic advisory boards and her leadership in bringing together government, academia, and the private sector to solve critical technological issues. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, innovation, and the power of collaboration across sectors.
About Dr. Linda Bixby:
Dr. Linda Bixby is an executive at NobleReach Foundation, where she leads the organization’s Academic Partnerships. With over 35 years of experience supporting the U.S. government, academia, and industry, she drives initiatives that empower the next generation of innovators to tackle national security challenges. Dr. Bixby has served on various academic advisory boards, including Penn State and the University of Texas Austin, and is an active participant in professional organizations like INSA, AFCEA, and NDIA. She holds a doctorate in history with a focus on anticipatory intelligence and completed her master’s program at the Freie Universität Berlin.
About NobleReach Foundation:
NobleReach™️ Foundation, based near Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening U.S. security and prosperity by driving innovation and fostering talent. By combining the entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector, the ideas of academia, and the scale of the public sector, NobleReach addresses critical technological challenges. The foundation's initiatives focus on connecting professionals in tech and entrepreneurship with opportunities in government, while also partnering with research agencies to commercialize cutting-edge solutions.
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