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We're honored that Pamela Schoppert, PMP®, CMQ/OE, CMMI Associate and Dave Romola, CDFM, PMP can represent Citizant at the OrangeSlices AI Elev8 GovCon Executive Summit this afternoon. We appreciate the efforts of the OrangeSlices team and GOVTECH CONNECTS to highlight the many #govcon firms that are #doingthingsright. #Elev8 #blessed

Citizant is thrilled to announce the promotion of Pam Schoppert to the new position of Chief People Officer. In her 15 years at Citizant - most recently as VP of Human Experience & Quality - Pam has championed our people-centric culture and embodied leadership excellence. Thank you, Pam!

Autism Awareness Month, observed in April, aims to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. It's a time to promote inclusion, celebrate the unique talents and strengths of autistic individuals, and advocate for their rights and opportunities. Throughout the month, various events, campaigns, and initiatives raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), educate the public about the challenges faced by autistic individuals and their families, and encourage communities to embrace diversity and promote inclusion. It's an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together to foster a more inclusive and understanding society for people with autism. Why it’s important: - Autism stigma harms well-being, causing mental and physical health issues, decreased social connections, and educational and employment difficulties, including high rates of bullying and loneliness. - Recent studies reveal that the general public often views mental-behavioral disabilities, like autism, more negatively than physically caused disabilities. - A 2015 study found that 61.42% of adults with ASD were employed, with common issues of underemployment. - In the UK, autistic individuals have the lowest employment rate at 21.7%. - Parents of children with ASD and other chronic conditions face significant caregiving demands that can affect their ability to maintain and succeed in employment, according to research by the International Society for Autism Research.

This past weekend, April 6th, marked a significant milestone in our journey—a journey filled with dedication, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. As Citizant celebrates our 25th anniversary, we pause to reflect on the incredible path we have traveled together. Twenty-five years ago, Citizant was created by our founder, Alba Alemán. Since then, we have weathered challenges, embraced change, and forged ahead with unwavering determination. Our success over the past quarter-century is not solely measured in numbers, accolades, or milestones reached. It is measured in the relationships we’ve built, the teams we’ve created, and the meaningful contributions we’ve made to our community and beyond. To our dedicated team members, past and present, thank you for your passion, your talent, and your relentless pursuit of excellence. You are the heart and soul of Citizant. Most of all, thank you to our founder Alba Alemán for the opportunities you’ve provided and the inspiring work environment you’ve cultivated. Your dedication to excellence sets the standard for us all, motivating us to strive for greatness every day. To the next 25 years and beyond—may they be filled with even greater achievements, deeper connections, and boundless opportunities. #Citizant #Citizantanniversary #anniversary

National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) celebrates Arab culture and the contributions Arab Americans have made to the United States and the world. It is an opportunity to educate the general public on Arab American history, celebrate the community, and shed light on the discrimination and challenges Arab Americans still face today. What You Can Do: - Learn about Arab American culture through books, movies, podcasts, museums, and other resources. - Support Arab-American-owned businesses. Educate yourself on anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiment – how they appear in the workplace and how to respond as an ally. - Examine and work to undo your internal biases against Arab American culture and Islam. - Respect religious workplace accommodations. - Understand that your colleagues may need additional flexibility during religious holidays. - Join or create an Interfaith Employee Resource Group (ERG). - Support religious freedom in the workplace.

Citizant is doing our part to take care of the environment. 

Citizant added its 4th #ISO certification -- this time ISO 14001 for Environmental Management -- formalizing our commitment to comply with environmental regulations and reduce our environmental impact. Congratulations to our Quality and Shared Services teams for doing the heavy lifting to nail this cert the first time. #ISO14001 #sustainability #govcon

Pamela Schoppert, PMP®, CMQ/OE, CMMI Associate, Citizant's VP of Human Experience and Quality, comments on Citizant's new ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management: "As environmental stewards, Citizant is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. We will improve efficiency, reduce resource consumption and waste, and measure and monitor carbon emissions across our entire supply chain as we pursue our goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.” #quality #sustainability #ISO14001 #supplychain

Citizant added its 4th #ISO certification -- this time ISO 14001 for Environmental Management -- formalizing our commitment to comply with environmental regulations and reduce our environmental impact. Congratulations to our Quality and Shared Services teams for doing the heavy lifting to nail this cert the first time. #ISO14001 #sustainability #govcon

Helpful insights here about the USDA's data and AI strategies. Seems like the USDA and its Mission Areas are being pretty smart and deliberate with their new 2024-2026 Data Strategy, and are eager to engage with industry partners. govCDOiq is a useful source for #govdata news and info. #datastrategy