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Registration is now open for the 2024 JMU on the Hill reception June 11 from 6-8pm. Join President Alger and JMU staff (+the JMU Federal Dukes) in Washington, D.C. to catch up with friends and colleagues, and to learn about the latest JMU accomplishments. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Reserve your spot now, as space is limited. Registration will close either on June 3rd or when maximum capacity is reached.
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Registration is now open for the 2024 JMU on the Hill reception June 11 from 6-8pm.

Join President Alger and JMU staff (+the JMU Federal Dukes) in Washington, D.C. to catch up with friends and colleagues, and to learn about the latest JMU accomplishments. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Reserve your spot now, as space is limited. Registration will close either on June 3rd or when maximum capacity is reached.
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A few weeks ago JFD Leader, Ann-Marie Johnson, and her team at CGI Federal opened the doors to the federal community for a fascinating Responsible seminar taught by two JMU professors, Dr. Barry Zulauf , Philip Baxter, Ph.D. and an industry partner, Amanda M! They held a fascinating discussion on the transformative implications, benefits and risks of AI in intelligence analysis. Join our mailing list to learn more about upcoming JFD events! https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=7167&cid=11515

JFD Board Chair, Matt Klein, and Jack Casson, were representing JMU Alumni at WEST 2024! WEST is the premier sea services conference and exposition on the West Coast. Matt and his team got to hear about current sea challenges facing the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and be a part of the dialogue on the opportunities and solutions to address these concerns. The can be found coast-to-coast!

Throwback Thursday! Check out this picture of JFD Board members Matt Brown and Mike Battle along with a number of former JMU Football alumni taking in pre-game festivities before JMU’s first ever Bowl game against Air Force on December 23rd, 2023!

JFD Board Leader, Tim Hartman (‘00, Russian and English) posed with colleague Zeba Farha (‘08, International Relations) at NVIDIA’s GTC public sector forum in San Jose, CA!

! Were you in attendance of our JFD Happy Hour in November 2022 at Spider Kelley's in Arlington? It was such a great group!

TOMORROW!!! 🚨 Hybrid Event: Responsible AI 🤖for Intelligence Professionals March 19 | 4-6 p.m. ET. Our panel of Washington D.C. experts will lay out the legal and ethical Analytic Tradecraft requirements that govern the use of any intelligence sources in analysis – including material generated by AI. The primary responsibility is the need to be able to explain underlying data and methodologies. That responsibility is all the more challenging with AI because of the complicated nature of underlying algorithms which are not easily explained to laymen or policy makers. The intelligence professionals trained in our college programs will, therefore, face an ethical challenge of how to honestly meet the tradecraft requirements in the case of AI. Register today for this can't miss event!

CHAP: Federal Dukes Responsible AI for Intelligence Education 2024 JMU Alumni Association

JMU Federal Dukes Fundraising Chair, Matt Klein ‘13, represented JMU at a northern Virginia area AFCEA event for emerging leaders in the space. He serves on their board there with two other JMU alum, Kim Eldridge ’17 and Liam Walsh ‘20. The Dukes roll deep in the federal space!

EVENT ALERT 🚨 Hybrid Event: Responsible AI 🤖for Intelligence Professionals March 19 | 4-6 p.m. ET. Our panel of Washington D.C. experts will lay out the legal and ethical Analytic Tradecraft requirements that govern the use of any intelligence sources in analysis – including material generated by AI. The primary responsibility is the need to be able to explain underlying data and methodologies. That responsibility is all the more challenging with AI because of the complicated nature of underlying algorithms which are not easily explained to laymen or policy makers. The intelligence professionals trained in our college programs will, therefore, face an ethical challenge of how to honestly meet the tradecraft requirements in the case of AI. Register today for this can't miss event!

CHAP: Federal Dukes Responsible AI for Intelligence Education 2024 JMU Alumni Association

Jon Carr, Vice-Chair Alumni Engagement with JMU Federal Dukes, was a key member of the planning committee for last October's Homecoming game tailgate! Mark your calendar's for October 26, 2024 and join us for an even bigger and better event in Harrisonburg! https://jmusports.com/news/2024/3/1/jmu-announces-full-2024-football-schedule.aspx

EVENT ALERT Hybrid Event: Responsible AI 🤖🙂🚨for Intelligence Education March 19 | 4-6 p.m. ET. Our panel of Washington D.C. experts will lay out the legal and ethical Analytic Tradecraft requirements that govern the use of any intelligence sources in analysis – including material generated by AI. The primary responsibility is the need to be able to explain underlying data and methodologies. That responsibility is all the more challenging with AI because of the complicated nature of underlying algorithms which are not easily explained to laymen or policy makers. The intelligence professionals trained in our college programs will, therefore, face an ethical challenge of how to honestly meet the tradecraft requirements in the case of AI. Register today! for this can't miss event!

CHAP: Federal Dukes Responsible AI for Intelligence Education 2024 JMU Alumni Association

JMU Federal Dukes are looking for more Alumni Spotlights! Have a special colleague in our GovCon industry? Submit them to be highlighted today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3gnHFhe5G74uKzY5kWLohqmcjn6uSrwdeFCVrrmlg2SpzKw/viewform?usp=sf_link

🚨ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT! Brian Carr is the Vice President of Finance for Edgewater Federal Solutions, an emerging mid-tier focused on providing high-level IT services and solutions for the Federal Government. Brian has had a Swiss Army Knife career in government contracting, leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A), pricing, and capture at multiple organizations ranging in both size and focus. Read more here

JMU Federal Dukes Spotlight: Brian Carr — Edgewater Federal Solutions, Vice President of Finance Professional bio

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT! Chris Kintner is COO at Assertive Professionals, a U.S. Intelligence Community, DoD, and DHS consulting firm. Previously, he worked as a federal civilian Management Analyst at DLA, a business operations executive at CACI, and an active duty SIGINT/EW sergeant in the Army, with multiple, overseas deployments. Chris holds an AA in Arabic from the Defense Language Institute, a BS in from Excelsior College, an MBA from JMU, and an MPA from Penn State, where he also lectured in business administration. Read more here!

JMU Federal Dukes Spotlight: Chris Kintner—Assertive Professionals / Chief Operating Officer Professional Bio

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT! Kerry Canfield leads CGI Federal’s Intellectual Property strategy and market engagement initiatives. She has worked with federal organizations in the civilian, defense and intelligence communities to improve operations through business and information technology solutions and has passion for partnering with customers to ensure outcomes exceed expectations. Read more here:

JMU Federal Dukes Spotlight: Kerry Canfield — CGI Federal, Vice President Please provide a brief professional bio

Join us on December 6, 2023 from 11:00AM-12:00PM for an enlightening webinar featuring Ken Dodds, VP and Industry Expert on government contracting with LiveOak Bank https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9485&cid=15249&ecid=15249&authkey=y0KsrrryjjIKbEo66kEk9JiooZgI4lcm6vXrY6019eJ3Pm3UOAW6%2bw%3d%3d

The JMU Federal Dukes need volunteers to continue and grow our small but mighty organization! Are you a JMU Alumni with a passion to help us expand our efforts? Submit your information in our survey today! https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9460&cid=15216

Join us on December 6, 2023 from 11:00AM-12:00PM for an enlightening webinar featuring Ken Dodds, VP and Industry Expert on government contracting with LiveOak Bank, former head of policy for the SBA and JMU alum, as we delve into critical topics affecting small business contracting in the federal market. The discussion will cover a range of topics pivotal to understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of federal contracting, from recent court decisions to proposed regulatory changes. With Ken Dodds' seasoned insights and extensive experience, participants will garner a deeper understanding of the current challenges and opportunities within the federal contracting realm, empowering them to make informed decisions in their contracting endeavors. https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9485&cid=15249&ecid=15249&authkey=y0KsrrryjjIKbEo66kEk9JiooZgI4lcm6vXrY6019eJ3Pm3UOAW6%2bw%3d%3d

JMU Federal Dukes Strategy and Call for Volunteers! Did you miss our annual meeting? Check out what the JMU Federal Dukes accomplished in 2023 and respond to our call for volunteers!

JMU Federal Dukes Strategy and Call for Volunteers

We love to showcase our many incredible JMU Alumni who work within the Federal Government / Contracting System! Are you one of them? Fill out this form so we can highlight what this industry means to YOU! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3gnHFhe5G74uKzY5kWLohqmcjn6uSrwdeFCVrrmlg2SpzKw/viewform?usp=sf_link

JMU Federal DUKES! We need you! Join us this week on November 2 to find out what our chapter has accomplished last year and what you can do to get involved! GO DUKES! 💜💛https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9396&cid=15125&ecid=15125&crid=0&calpgid=430&calcid=1246

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! The JMU Federal Dukes wants YOU to join us! Find out more on November 2 from 2:00-3:00pm. Register today! https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9396&cid=15125&ecid=15125&crid=0&calpgid=430&calcid=1246

November 2, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 PM EST - Join us for this virtual session to learn about some of the JMU Federal Dukes' accomplishments and our plans for 2024. This is a great opportunity to learn how you can engage and participate in the association, advance JMU's reach and connect with other alumni in the federal marketplace. https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9396&cid=15125&ecid=15125&crid=0&calpgid=430&calcid=1246

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Will we see you at homecoming? Join the JMU Federal Dukes at a tailgate before the game on October 28th! Register today to tell us you're coming! https://www.jmufederaldukes.com/events/jmu-homecoming-tailgate-vs-old-dominion-harrisonburg-va

Join the JMU Federal Dukes for a homecoming tailgate! Bringing DC Government/Affiliates back to Harrisonburg. Find us in prime real estate on the field right outside of Hanson Hall in the Village. Let's network and root for the Dukes to bring home a W! Register to let us know you'll be there. https://www.jmufederaldukes.com/events/jmu-homecoming-tailgate-vs-old-dominion-harrisonburg-va

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Sierra Stanczyk — For FBI Intelligence Analyst, now PwC Threat Intelligence. Sierra Stanczyk is the Intelligence Operations Lead for PwC Threat Intelligence and she also serves as a strategic analyst for priority geopolitical and cybersecurity issues. Prior to joining PwC in 2021, Sierra served as the Intelligence Program Coordinator for FBI Philadelphia, capping off 12 years with the FBI working intelligence, cyber, and other security matters. Sierra joined the FBI after graduating from JMU in 2009, and she earned her master’s in cybersecurity from UMBC in 2014.

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JMU Federal Dukes Spotlight: Sierra Stanczyk — For FBI Intelligence Analyst, now PwC Threat… Professional Bio

Fall will be here before you know it! 🍂"SAVE THE DATE" for a JFD HOMECOMING TAILGATE vs ODU at JMU's homecoming on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.

We are asking anyone interested to pre-register on our new website via our new central events calendar so we can get an estimated number of attendees for JMU and our vendors.

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👀ICYMI - The JMU Federal Duke's Communication Chair, Lisa Shea Mundt, walked us through a definition of the Government Contracting Industry for market entrants! Check it out here!

GovCon 101 - an Intro to Government Contracting Join JMU Federal Dukes Communication Chair, Lisa Shea Mundt, as she walks through the Government Contracting industry for market entrants