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 National Media to Community Transformation: A Masterclass in Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence
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Big decisions. High stakes. Real impact.
In this powerful episode of Impact: Women in Leadership, we feature Mary-Claire Burick, President of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, for a masterclass in executive leadership, strategic planning, and organizational transformation.
From launching the Fox News Channel to serving as Vice President of Washington Operations for Allbritton Communications — overseeing POLITICO, WJLA-TV, and NewsChannel 8 — Mary-Claire has built a career rooted in operational excellence, change management, and communications leadership.
Her experience spans consulting for the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Cleveland Clinic, and projects involving the White House — bringing a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on leading high-impact initiatives.
Inside this episode, we explore:
• How to lead organizations through complex, high-stakes change
• Building alignment through strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Implementing systems that improve operational effectiveness
• Executive leadership lessons from media, government, and nonprofit sectors
• Practical advice for women rising in male-dominated industries
• The future of leadership and community-driven economic development
Mary-Claire shares candid insight on guiding teams, motivating communities, and driving strategic growth — all while minimizing disruption and maximizing results.
If you’re interested in women in leadership, executive strategy, business improvement districts, change leadership, organizational effectiveness, and community development, this is a must-listen conversation packed with actionable insight.
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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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