Join us for a candid panel discussion with prime contractors from Deloitte LLP, Aveshka, Inc., Research Triangle Institute International, and with the Minority Business Development Agency Federal Procurement Center. The panel will be moderated by Katrina Brisbon, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions, Deputy Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), examining opportunities, responsibilities, and ways for small businesses to engage with prime contractors.
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OCTOBER 21, 2020
1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
The Moderator
Deputy Senior Procurement Executive,
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Washington, DC
www.hhs.gov
The Panel
Aveshka, Incorporated
www.aveshka.com
Office of Small Business & Supplier Diversity Program (OSSDP)
Deloitte Services LLP
www2.deloitte.com
Small Business Office
RTI International
www.rti.org
Minority Business Development Agency, Federal Procurement Center
Capital Region Minority Development Supplier Development Council
United States Department of Commerce
www.mbdafpc.com
Katrina Brisbon
Deputy Senior Procurement Executive,
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Washington, DC
sbmail@hhs.gov
(202) 690-7300
www.hhs.gov
Biography
Katrina Brisbon is a career member of the Senior Executive Service and currently serves as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions. In this role, she advises the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions on matters related to the HHS Acquisition Enterprise while ensuring delivery of transparent, best value solutions across the over $35 billion HHS acquisition portfolio.
Previously, Ms. Brisbon served as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Contracting and Procurement/Head of the Contracting Activity at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) where she was responsible for the oversight of contract operations, contract policy, business systems and the strategic planning of TSA’s $3.8 billion acquisition portfolio. Ms. Brisbon also served as the executive liaison to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chief of Procurement on all matters related to TSA contracts and procurement, policy legislation and the workforce.
Prior to TSA, Ms. Brisbon served as the Deputy, Head of the Contracting Activity for the Defense Information Systems Agency. In this capacity, she provided oversight and strategic planning for the acquisition of telecommunications systems, information technology assets and associated services for annual obligations of approximately $7 billion.
Ms. Brisbon holds a Master’s of Business Administration, a Master’s in Human Relations and a Bachelor’s of Computer Science and Business Administration. She has also earned multiple acquisition awards for her efforts and contributions to the Department of Homeland Security.
Victor Meer
Aveshka, Incorporated
contracts@aveshka.com
www.aveshka.com
Company Profile
Aveshka is a thought leader that integrates strategy, technology and innovation to deliver cutting edge, breakthrough solutions that fortify and strengthen the nation against security threats. Aveshka accelerates the advantage for its customers’ missions, rendering them protected today and prepared for a safer and smarter tomorrow.
Biography
Mr. Meer is the recipient of a Bachelor of Economics and Political Science from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from George Washington University. Mr. Meer tackles the seemingly arduous tasks of legal documents review, promotion compliance, regulatory developments monitor and contracts negotiation. Mr. Meer in his pragmatic, methodical approach, and meticulous attention to detail, finds new ways to empower businesses within the confines of ethical, legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Teanna L. Jones
Office of Small Business & Supplier Diversity Program (OSSDP)
Deloitte Services LLP
www.deloitte.com
Company Profile
Deloitte LLP is one of the world’s leading business and professional services consulting firms, providing services to transform strategy, processes, information technology, and people. Deloitte delivers world-class assurance and advisory, tax, and consulting services. Serving nearly one-fifth of the world’s largest companies as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, and successful fast-growing companies, our internationally experienced professionals deliver seamless, consistent services wherever our clients operate. Our commitment to success is also evident in our long-standing relationships with government clients and our ability to deliver world-class solutions thereby enabling them to meet their demanding cost and requirements. Deloitte helps clients create, defend and/or reinvent their business and economic models by guiding them through the complexity of the digital economy.
Biography
Ms. Jones is the appointed Supplier Diversity Lead/Small Business Liaison Officer for all Deloitte LLP, United States firms. Ms. Jones oversees and manages Oversee Deloitte's Supplier Diversity, Federal & State and Local/Higher Education Small Business & Historical Black Colleges and Universities/MSI Programs. Additionally, Ms. Jones provides guidance, regulatory information, and sourcing pertaining to all small business matters, strategies, and implementation activities.
Hudson Oliveira
Small Business Office
RTI International
supplierdiversity@rti.org
www.rti.org
Company Profile
RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development.
Biography
Hudson Oliveira earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Portland State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida. He has 28 years of experience in supply chain management including 18 years in small and diverse-business economic development and is the Director of the Small Business Office at RTI International.
Tommy L. Marks
Minority Business Development Agency, Federal Procurement Center
Capital Region Minority Development Supplier Development Council
United States Department of Commerce
info@mbda-fpc.com
301-857-0200
www.mbdafpc.com
Government Profile
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is an agency within the United States Department of Commerce that promotes growth and competitiveness of the United States’ minority-owned businesses, including Hispanic and Latino American, Asian Pacific American, African American and Native American businesses. The agency also provides business consulting services to minority business owners and promotes the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses by providing access to capital, access to contracts and access to market opportunities – both domestic and global.
Biography
Currently, Mr. Marks serves as the Director for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Federal Procurement Center, where he is responsible for helping Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBE’s) gain access to federal contracting opportunities, capital, key contacts and market intelligence to successfully compete to win federal contracts. Mr. Marks earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana and a Master of Science in Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, and Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. Mr. Marks is the former Director of the Army Small Business Programs Office for the Secretary of the Army.
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