On this week’s episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Kathleen McInnis, an international security specialist at the Congressional Research Service — where she works to help Congress address national security and defense strategy issues. McInnis developed her passion for international security at a young age, traveling all over the world with her civilian father.

On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Annette Rippert, senior managing director of Accenture Technology. Rippert is responsible for leading a team that helps clients achieve digital transformation using latest emerging technologies across cloud, mobility, analytics, artificial intelligence, security and more.

On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Tiffany Boiman, director of office and policy programs at the Labor Department's Women's Bureau. Boiman said her position is based on research and policy analysis and providing anyone and everyone access to that information from private sector employees to federal workers to individual women.

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. In her role, she's responsible for overseeing centers around the country that help women launch or expand their businesses.

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.

United States Treasurer Jovita Carranza joined Women of Washington to talk about resilience, building a strong community of supporters and expanding your comfort zone.

On this episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed Vijaya Kaza, chief development officer at Lookout — a cybersecurity company for the world run by mobile applications. In an environment where everything is mobile oriented, Kaza said Lookout provides the protection companies need against a wide spectrum of security and phishing risks to their apps, networks and WiFi devices.

On this special episode of Women of Washington, Gigi Schumm welcomed three key executives from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: Maj. Gen. Linda Urrutia-Varhall (UV), Jennifer Schnarre and Ellen Ardrey.

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).

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).