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
From Air Force to Salesforce: Mia Jordan’s Journey in Global Go-to-Market Leadership
In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann sits down with Mia Jordan, Global GTM AI Executive at Salesforce, 2X former Federal CIO, USAF veteran, and unapologetic tech provocateur. With two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Mia has challenged bureaucracy, disrupted outdated systems, and reimagined how missions and services get delivered.
Together, Mary Ann and Mia explore her transition from military service to the highest levels of global tech leadership. Mia shares insights on what it takes to build agile, customer-centric go-to-market strategies, scale success across international markets, and lead with purpose in fast-paced environments.
She also opens up about her passion for sparking movements toward smarter design, sharper strategy, and systems that treat citizens like customers—not case files. And for women aspiring to senior leadership roles in tech, Mia offers powerful advice on scaling careers with confidence and impact.
This episode is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and redefining what’s possible in government and business at a global scale.
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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