Entries by Dylan Echter

[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Federal Procurement for Broader Access and Impact With Larry Allen

Throughout the conversation, Larry emphasizes the importance of trust, education, and leadership — particularly the need for senior leaders to support acquisition professionals as they take informed risks and embrace new approaches. Together, Larry and Soraya reflect on how thoughtful policy, collaboration with industry, and a focus on service and solutions can reshape federal procurement into a more accessible and impactful system for agencies, nonprofits, and the people they serve.

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Building Accessible Career Pathways for People With Disabilities With Kevin Webb

In this episode, Kevin shares his journey into sustainability and social impact leadership at Mitsubishi Electric in the Americas and as Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. He explains how the foundation focuses on empowering young people with disabilities through access to technology, workforce training, and employer readiness, particularly in high-demand IT and technical careers.

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Navigating Career Transitions and Resilience in the Face of Vision Loss With Joannah Harris

In this episode, Joannah shares her inspiring story of resilience and career reinvention. She highlights the importance of mentorship and vocational coaching, which helped her navigate the job market and refine her skills. Joannah also discusses how her professional journey shifted from teaching to pursuing a master’s degree in applied and computational mathematics, and ultimately embracing opportunities in digital accessibility.

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Reclaiming Creativity and Independence After Sudden Vision Loss, With Heather Bergerson

In this episode, Heather shares her powerful story of resilience and reinvention. She emphasizes how crucial it was to find support through vocational rehabilitation and mentorship, which helped her reclaim her artistic identity. Heather also discusses how her art practice has evolved, focusing now on larger, tactile pieces that are designed to be accessible, allowing others to engage with her work in ways that were once unimaginable.

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