January 24, 2020

Trump administration launches new Space Force logo reminiscent of Star Trek

January 24, 2020

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President Donald Trump revealed on Twitter what appears to be the new logo for the U.S. Space Force -- the newly-created sixth branch of the U.S. military.

September 11, 2019

Energy Department adviser celebrates diversity, sustainability in government
September 11, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Una Song, a senior adviser at the Energy Department’s Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security.

August 28, 2019

Weather Service deputy director talks value of broadening horizons
August 28, 2019

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Mary Erickson, deputy director of the National Weather Service, to talk changes in weather forecasting and your career path.

July 24, 2019

Interior Dept. digital strategist talks importance of communication

July 24, 2019

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Danielle Brigida, Interior Department’s social media guru, to talk about how digital tools can advance your career, and your agency.

July 03, 2019

HHS OIG data mastermind talks importance of networking, taking chances

July 3, 2019

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Caryl Brzymialkiewicz, HHS assistant inspector general and chief data officer, to talk data integration and the importance of networking.

May 02, 2019

Diplomatic officer finds security right at home

May 2, 2019

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Life is all about priorities, protection and being present. Gigi Schumm welcomes Assiya Ashraf-Miller from the State Department’s diplomatic security bureau.

April 17, 2019

Success comes from embracing the unknown

April 17, 2019

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Susan McHugh-Polley, a 31-year veteran of the federal workforce, on this week’s episode of Women of Washington. Polley says change is truly sparked when you allow yourself to embrace failure and the unknown.

April 10, 2019

VHA deputy dedicates career to providing more help for veterans

April 10, 2019

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From academia to the federal workforce, Dr. Carolyn Clancy has spent most of her career educating healthcare professionals and researching better ways to provide care to the veteran community. She joins Gigi Schumm on this week’s episode of Women of Washington.

March 13, 2019

Opportunity calls: It’s time to say ‘yes’

March 13, 2019

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Maria Vargas, director of the Better Buildings Challenge at the Energy Department, joined Women of Washington to promote energy efficiency across organizations and government, and share her advice on seizing opportunities in life that push you to be stronger, better in your career.

February 27, 2019

Federal social worker mends lives, one veteran at a time

Feb. 27, 2019​

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Gigi Schumm welcomed Lisa Pape, deputy chief patient care services officer at the Veterans Health Administration within VA. In her role, she is responsible for social work, care management and chaplain services. 

February 13, 2019

Novelist, int’l security specialist: Follow your passion wherever it leads

Feb. 13, 2019

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Kathleen McInnis, an international security specialist at the Congressional Research Service — where she works to help Congress address national security and defense strategy issues.

January 17, 2019

Success: It’s all in the curated data

Jan. 17, 2019

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From math workbooks to computer systems for the top markets in the nation, Accenture Technology’s Annette Rippert joined Women of Washington to talk the important of data scientists and believing in your own abilities.

January 09, 2019

Labor Department a champion for women’s workplace rights

Jan. 9, 2019

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Tiffany Boiman, director of office and policy programs at the Labor Department’s Women’s Bureau, joined Women of Washington to discuss her career path and the department’s continuing efforts to close the gender gap in the workforce and beyond.

December 13, 2018

USAID employee receives award for dedication to global resilience

Dec. 13, 2018

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An accomplished member of the Senior Executive Service, Gloria Steele has been called a visionary and dreamer by people who have benefited from her work at the U.S. Agency for International Development. She’s long known the value of American foreign aid and how to work it in effective ways.

December 12, 2018

SBA office helps launch businesses one woman at a time

Dec. 12, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed McShane, assistant administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership at the Small Business Administration. She oversees centers around the country that help women launch or expand their businesses.

December 11, 2018

USDA employee recognized for over 5 decades of civil service

Dec. 11, 2018

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Johnie Jenkins has worked for ARS — an organization within the Agriculture Department — for almost 58 years. Jenkins, a supervisory research geneticist, is a winner of one of the 2018 Presidential Rank Awards in the category of distinguished professional.

December 05, 2018

Maintaining the right ecosystem for success

Dec. 05, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Melanie Corcoran-Freelander, chief technology officer at Ursa Space Systems — a company focused on geospatial-intelligence and data services. 

November 28, 2018

US treasurer: An agent for change

November 28. 2018

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The treasurer of the United States was a guest on this week’s episode of Women of Washington with host Gigi Schumm. Appointed to the Treasury Department by President Donald Trump in June 2017, Jovita Carranza said her career has had its ups and downs, but she wouldn’t change it.

October 24, 2018

USDA canine helps prevent foreign disease from entering US

October 24, 2018​

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Federal agencies, like Customs and Border Protection or the Agriculture Department, continue to train canine detectives to safeguard against foreign animal or food diseases from traveling into the U.S.

October 18, 2018

Ask for forgiveness, not permission

October 18, 2018​

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Lookout’s Vijaya Kaza joined Gigi Schumm on Women of Washington to discuss why women shouldn’t let labels define their success as individuals

October 11, 2018

NGA paving the way for women in leadership

October 11, 2018​

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NGA is leading the way in terms of female leadership. Three executives joined Gigi Schumm on Women of Washington to talk about what the agency is doing right to promote women in the workplace.

October 03, 2018

It's OK to take the long way

October 3, 2018​

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Vicky Niblett, deputy assistant commissioner within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service. In this role, she provides management and oversight of the Integrated Award Environment (IAE).

August 29, 2018

Power comes from complex planning

August 29, 2018​

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner at the Customs and Border Protection Office of Trade. Smith was also a finalist in the 2017 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (SAMMIES).

August 24, 2018

DHS cyber: Leaving a different kind of legacy

August 24, 2018​

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Jeanette Manfra, national protection and programs directorate assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications within the Homeland Security Department. 

August 17, 2018

Life’s not about balance, it’s about choice

August 17, 2018​

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Rachel McCaffrey, executive director of Women in Defense, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association. Before WID, McCaffrey served 28 years in the Air Force, retiring in 2017 as a colonel.

August 01, 2018

A crusader for managing data, at work & at home

August 1, 2018​

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On this week’s episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Kirsten Dalboe, director of data operations at the Health and Human Services Department’s Office of Inspector General. Dalboe has long been an advocate for information, labeling herself as somewhat of a data ‘enabler.’

January 01, 2020

Dr. Chin: ‘Life is not linear’

July 11, 2018
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On this week’s episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomes Dr. Joannie Chin, deputy director of the Engineering Lab at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 

January 01, 2020

A woman’s greatest assets? Organization and sense of self

June 20, 2018
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On this week’s episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Mischel Kwon of MKACyber, who created her company as a consulting firm to help “improve security operations for enterprises and U.S. federal government agencies.”

January 01, 2020

DNS: Don’t settle for less than you are

June 13, 2018
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On this week’s episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed DNS (Domain Name Systems) registrar and Chief Operating Officer of Farsight Security, Alexa Raad. 

January 01, 2020

DHS push for private-public partnership & job persistence

June 6, 2018
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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Karinda Washington, chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) office of partnership and engagement. In her position, Washington works effectively to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholder groups.

January 01, 2020

OGE: Keeping people on the ‘right side’ of the line

May 23, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Shelley Finlayson, chief of staff and program council at the Office of Government Ethics. OGE serves to ensure that the more than 3 million federal employees are held accountable for their decisions on behalf of the public.

January 01, 2020

Don't be afraid to go against the grain

May 3, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm spoke with Tara Koslov, acting director at the Office of Policy Planning within the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to joining the FTC, Koslov worked in the private sector. She began her career in the federal workforce as a staff attorney within the FTC Bureau of Competition in 1997.

January 01, 2020

We have control of our destiny; why not our data?

April 19, 2018​

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Terrell McSweeny, commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to her appointment by President Barack Obama, McSweeny served as chief counsel for competition policy and intergovernmental relations for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division

January 01, 2020

Agencies, health sector should employ modern IT as superpower

March 22, 2018​

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Lisa Mitnick, managing director for Accenture Digital. Mitnick is responsible for driving mobile and digital innovation services across North America Health and Public Service markets.

January 01, 2020

Pursuing passion, not just a paycheck

March 16, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed two powerful women representing the Agriculture Department's rural development team. Anne Hazlett serves as assistant to the secretary of Rural Development. Edna Primrose serves as chief operating officer.

January 01, 2020

When in doubt, just take the risk

Feb. 21, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Alina Romanowski, deputy coordinator for counterterrorism at the State Department. Romanowski has also held positions in the Defense Department, U.S. Agency for International Development and Central Intelligence Agency.

January 01, 2020

Embracing true grit: Good, bad & ugly

Feb. 13, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, hosts Gigi Schumm and Aileen Black welcomed Caroline Miller, a groundbreaking author of books focused on self-help and positive psychology. Her newest book, Getting Grit, focuses on the development of strength, courage and resolve.

January 01, 2020

Remember: Things usually work out for the best

Jan. 25, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, host Gigi Schumm welcomed Karen Mummaw, acting chief information officer at the State Department. Before taking her current position, Mummaw served in a variety of positions within the State Dept’s Bureau of Information Resource Management, and was a member of the Senior Executive Service.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: You don’t want, need to be just like everyone else

Jan. 25, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, host Gigi Schumm welcomed Donna Dodson, chief cybersecurity officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dodson also serves as associate director of the Information Technology Laboratory and director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

January 01, 2020

Shutdown averted: Agencies use social media to inform employees, public

Jan. 23, 2018

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When the continuing resolution was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump, many government agencies and employees took to social media to show their relief and remind employees and the public that the government is once again open for business.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: Purpose requires finding the right mindset early on

Jan. 10, 2018

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On this episode of Women of Washington, host Gigi Schumm welcomed Ho, CEO and co-founder of PolicyInsights. Ho previously served as the deputy assistant secretary for accounting policy and financial transparency at the Treasury Department.

January 01, 2020

Step into memory lane with top federal photos of 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

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Federal News Radio shares federal photos daily highlighting the work of government agencies and federal workers. From one administration to another, here are twelve photos shared in the 2017 gallery that represent celebrations of people and progress through times of trial and triumph.

January 01, 2020

Amid funding challenges, 2017 marks year of change for Defense

Dec. 28, 2017

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Defense saw a slew of changes in 2017 aimed to increase competitiveness, inspire growth and address shortfalls in funding and healthcare realms.

January 01, 2020

Pace of IT modernization accelerated as 2017 saw new technologies, new threats

Dec. 27. 2017

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From Blockchain to cloud computing, agencies began working together to develop a digital road map to keep up with the ever-changing world of IT and mitigate threats

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: Key to a successful career: Showing up

Dec. 20, 2017

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On this episode of Women of Washington, host Gigi Schumm welcomed Christine Fox, assistant director for policy analysis at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory. Fox left APL for five months in early 2014 to serve as acting deputy secretary of Defense, but she has since returned.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: The 3 P’s: Preparation, prevention, protection

Dec. 13, 2017

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On this episode of Women of Washington, host Gigi Schumm welcomed Katie Fox, acting deputy administrator for protection and national preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fox has worked with FEMA on several projects and even helped to develop simple tips for how to prepare, prevent and protect yourselves (3 P’s)  in a national disaster situation.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: Engineering a career in the intelligence field

Aug. 23, 2017

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It’s a twisty path from chemical engineering to intelligence and analysis. On this episode of Women of Washington, hosts Gigi Schumm and Aileen Black welcomed Teresa Smetzer, director of digital features and digital innovation at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: A balancing act: Family and career path

June 14, 2017

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Finding balance between spending time with family and pursuing dreams is something most must do. Sometimes it just comes down to finding the right workplace. On this episode of Women of Washington, hosts Gigi Schumm and Aileen Black spoke with Alexandra (Lexy) Kessler, partner in charge of Aronson LLC, a government contract services group. 

January 01, 2020

Trump administration embraces White House Easter tradition

April 17, 2017

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The 139th Easter Egg Roll was hosted April 17 by President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: Breaking down the barriers of gender equality

May 24, 2017

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On this episode of Women of Washington, hosts Gigi Schumm and Aileen Black welcomed Margaret “Margie” Sullivan, founder and CEO of Sullivan Strategy, an advisory firm dedicated to corporate growth strategies. Sullivan is also a partner at Growth Opportunity Fund, a startup venture capital firm focused on social impact and profitability.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: Uniting federal workforce and families through education software
April 12, 2017

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On this episode of Women of Washington, host Gigi Schumm spoke with Sally Zoll, CEO of United Through Reading. Since 2007, Zoll has acted as the chief guardian and spokeswoman for the organization’s vision and mission to build and sustain lasting relationships with stakeholders and partners. She also leads the program’s finances within the internal team.

January 01, 2020

Women of Washington: The journey from federal to the private sector
March 15, 2017

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On this episode of Women of Washington, hosts Gigi Schumm and Aileen Black welcomed Jill Vaughan, former assistant administrator for the Transportation Security Administration. Vaughan currently works both as senior adviser for Global Security and Innovative Strategies and as a partner of Jill Vaughan and Associates.

January 01, 2020

U.S. Marshalls: 200 years alter

Feb. 27, 2017

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The U.S. Marshals have held many functions: From escorting children, like Ruby Bridges, to school during times of integration to providing protection for civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. to doing their duty to protect federal and city buildings during riots.

January 01, 2020

Bel-Feast Brings a Taste of Russia to Washington D.C.
Feb. 25, 2017

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Varabei’s American Dream came true in July 2015 because of this bright red food truck that now stood before me. Finding his way out of the construction and moving business and into the kitchen, he mixed traditional [Russian] flavors with modern ones, adapting them to the American palate.

January 01, 2020

Simply Political Magazine: Capstone Semester Project

Summer 2016

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My capstone project for my Graduate program at American University was a mini-magazine sample. All graphic design and writing was done by me, the photos were collected and used through creative commons.

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January 01, 2020

Actress Kea Ho Talks Indulgence, Hawaii and Following Your Heart

July 7, 2016

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Enter Kea Ho, who plays Xiomara, the gatekeeper of a one-way trip to a world of indulgence in the new thriller, Urge, which hit theaters earlier last month. Blurring the lines between good and evil in the nightclub she calls home, she introduces a few friends to the dark side. 

The Fame Riot On Being A ‘Freek’ And Following Your Own Sound

Nov. 21, 2015

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Full of glam and flair and adorned with plenty of quirkiness and charm, Liz Scarlett (lead vocals and guitar) and Shazam Watkins (lead keys and percussion) have mastered what makes them unique by fusing an explosion of tunes heard in the last four decades with a sprinkle of verity and innovation. 

February 23, 2023

The ‘UnREAL’ Hollywood, Tough Situations, And How To Always Be Yourself According To Actress Natasha Wilson

Sept. 1, 2015

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Splitting her life between Vancouver, Canada and Los Angeles, she is able to charm an audience both on screen and in her life of activism with her vibrant personality, scientific background and an open mind. 

May 28, 2023

Musician Nick Lopez Talks ‘Boombox & Tapestops’ EP, Ghostwriting, and the Struggles of Life in L.A.

Aug. 19, 2015

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Long before his songs were making waves on the radio, his high school classmates were humming his tunes in the hallway. 

January 01, 2020

Lee Mazin Talks the Art of Rap, Gender Equality and the Importance of Interacting With an Audience

July 24, 2015

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With a positive attitude, a large group of supporters and a newfound place for her passion, Mazin didn’t have anywhere to go but forward with her music career.

January 01, 2020

Actor Mason Cook Talks ‘If There Be Thorns,’ Johnny Depp, and Life as a Regular Kid in Hollywood

May 29, 2015

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 And while his growing success is unmistakable (we’re fairly certain it is only a matter of time till he becomes a household name), his career doesn’t stop him from enjoying the simple things in life, such as skateboarding, surfing, soccer and video games.

January 01, 2020

Sarah Rafferty Talks ‘Suits,’ Traveling and Personal Style

March 5, 2015

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Intelligence, perception and power radiates all the way from the tip of her red hair to the points of her stilettos, which clearly shows in the number of people often found confiding in her and trusting her expertise. 

January 01, 2020

Ben Reed, Actor and Proud Father, Talks ‘American Sniper’ and the Importance of Family

Feb. 21, 2015

Yet what truly sets him apart isn’t his know-how of this industry nor his ruggedly handsome looks and crooked smile (or the words of respect and approval he’s been receiving from war veterans for his recent portrayal), but a knack for merging family life with his career without either imposing on the other.

January 01, 2020

Producer and Go-Getter Adi Shankar Talks Diversity and the Need for Integrity in the Film Industry

Feb. 7, 2015

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 And though he knows that his actions are sure to anger the studios somewhat, which might very well affect his relationship with them on future projects, he strongly believes that you have to challenge the system and continuously push the limits in this industry if you want to succeed and make a difference. 

January 01, 2020

Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff Opens Up About Finding Success Right At Home and Following in Her Father’s Footsteps

Jan. 15, 2015

Although the decision to dip her toes in the acting world was fully her own, she doesn’t deny the fact that her father was incredibly supportive of her dreams. 

January 01, 2020

Opinion: How Do You Survive Your First Foreign Language Course?

Dec. 14, 2014

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 The first thing you must remember before deciding on which language will provide you with the most benefit is not to rely on the belief that the course will be like a language course you took in high school. This is false.

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January 01, 2020

Actress Jena Sims Talks Transformation: A Journey from Beauty Queen to Movie Screens

Dec. 1, 2014

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She credits these (beuaty) shows with helping her personality to blossom; two rewards from the experience have been her friendly demeanor and blissful disposition.

January 01, 2020

Start Up Magazine: Simply Political Magazine

Fall 2013-Spring 2014

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Final Magazine Project for Undergrad Degree. Won Third Place for Individual Start-up Magazine

Project in the 2014 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Student Magazine Contest.
 

Link to the winners: http://aejmcmagazine.arizona.edu/Students/winners14.pdf

January 01, 2020

Mississippi Observer Magazine

Spring 2014

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This magazine was my first try at being an Editor-in-Chief.
Every year, the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi produces an edition of this magazine.
 

I wrote "Breaking Away from the Past," as a letter from the Editor. Pg. 4-5

I also wrote, "Finding Hope Amongst the Debris." Pg. 12-13

January 01, 2020

Ole Miss Annual

Fall - Spring 2013

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In this year book, I wrote 6 stories: "BFA Thesis," pg. 18-21, "School of Business Administration," pg. 34-35, "School of Law," pg. 48-49,"A Postcard Reality," pg. 140-141, "Far From Home," pg. 142-143 and "Fifty Years Later," pg. 184-185.

January 01, 2020

Globalization Pushes Students Toward Language Learning

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News, pg. 4 - June 20, 2013

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January 01, 2020

The Start of Something New: Going Vegan

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The Grove Edition, pg. 2 -- Feb. 02, 2012

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Opinion

January 01, 2020

Secrets Unwrapped: Gift-buying Doesn't Have to be that Hard

Holiday Guide, pg. 6 -- Nov. 17, 2011

January 01, 2020

Raise Awareness One Step at a Time

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Lifestyles, pg. 8 -- Oct. 26, 2011

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January 01, 2020

Grading System Change, Good Or Bad?

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Opinion, pg. 3 -- August 26, 2011

January 01, 2020

Welcome to the Ole Miss Family, Freshman
 

Lifestyles, pg. 11 -- August 25, 2011

January 01, 2020

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater

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Opinion, pg. 2 -- April 26, 2011

January 01, 2020

Rise Against the Machine

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Opinion, pg. 2 -- March 11, 2011

January 01, 2020

Just Another Game of Monopoly

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Opinion. pg. 2 -- March 1, 2011

January 01, 2020

Out with the Old, In with the New

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Opinion, pg. 2 -- Feb. 18, 2011

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January 01, 2020

Big Thanks for the Little Things

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Opinion, pg. 2 - Nov. 19, 2010

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January 01, 2020

Rain Rain, Go Away

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Opinion, pg. 2 -- Nov. 3, 2010

January 01, 2020

Getting in the Halloween Spirit

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Opinion, pg. 3 -- Oct. 29, 2010

January 01, 2020

Why The Rush?

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Opinion, pg. 2 -- Oct. 22, 2010

January 01, 2020

It's a Southern Life for Me

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Opinion, pg. 2 -- Sept. 28, 2010