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We’re excited to welcome Aiden Barr (he/him/his) to MO! Aiden joins us from the beautiful Gulf Coast in Lillian, AL. Stepping in as a Senior Project Manager with a rich background at the VA, Aiden has been at the forefront of creating impactful web products designed to make life easier for Veterans. His passion for delivering user-friendly, meaningful solutions aligns perfectly with MO’s mission to drive positive change through design and technology. When he’s not leading projects, you can find Aiden diving into his creative side—he’s an avid storyteller working on his third screenwriting project! Welcome aboard, Aiden! We’re excited to see the incredible things you’ll achieve with us.

Welcome our new Senior Data Storyteller, Rebecca Passman, MPH to MO! Rebecca is joining CX Catalog and we’re excited to have her! Rebecca lives in Long Island City, Queens (NYC). Rebecca's path here includes her most recent role as Director of Data Science at Harlem Children’s Zone, where she launched a new data science team, developed data strategies, and built interactive dashboards. Before that, she spent several years at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, working on business intelligence and research initiatives focused on patient experience, abortion access, and health equity.  Rebecca is eager to contribute her data visualization skills to support the Department of Veteran Affairs and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at MO.

https://lnkd.in/gNWj9Ugt The Design for the Public conference in PDX was a great opportunity to learn and connect with one another. Thanks for hosting us Technologists for the Public Good and AIGA Portland.

Welcome to the MO team Nafisa (she/her/hers)! We’re thrilled to welcome Nafisa Hossain to MO Studio as our new Product Manager! She comes to us from an e-commerce tech startup, where she honed her skills in making platforms more intuitive and efficient for users, helping to create seamless digital experiences. Nafisa is passionate about driving innovation and improving user experiences, and we’re excited to see how she’ll bring her expertise to our projects. When she’s not working, you might find Nafisa enjoying a good book in her book club or volunteering her time to support mom & baby mental health programs. Welcome aboard, Nafisa – we’re looking forward to all the amazing things we’ll accomplish together!

Team MO had a great time at the SPRUCE kickoff with our OCTO friends and co-winners. We loved meeting new friends and collaborators and spending quality time with our Digital Foundry, Inc. partners.

We’re pleased to welcome Rebecca Blakiston to MO as a Sr. Service Designer! Rebecca (she/her) brings a wealth of experience as a researcher, librarian, and UX strategist, having made the transition from higher education to civic tech in 2022. In that time, she has worked on impactful projects for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs. With a strong interest and experience in immigration services, Rebecca is excited to bring her expertise to our work for the State Department. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the incredible contributions she’ll make!

Excited to welcome Nicole Schmidt, SHRM-SCP to MO!  Nicole is joining us from Colorado, bringing a treasure trove of HR expertise, and she’s ready to bring her people-first approach to the MO squad. Nicole is passionate about making sure each and every one of us feels supported, comfortable, and confident in our roles. She’s here to champion our well-being and ensure that MO continues to be a place where we all thrive.

We're thrilled to announce that Team MO has been selected as a prime contractor on VA's SPRUCE IDIQ, the largest digital services vehicle we've ever encountered! Thank you, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the vote of confidence and the opportunity to serve this agency and mission we love. A huge thank you and congratulations to our incredible partners, Digital Foundry, Inc. and Fearless, for your dedication and support in making this possible. What the VA team has been able to accomplish is nothing short of miraculous. SPRUCE is a force for positive change in the way we will use technology across VA to deliver critical services to Veterans, Caregivers, Survivors and their families. VA technology leaders — SPRUCE is open to you, too! If you want to deliver better products faster, come talk to us. We can help you with your #cxstrategy, #hcd, #agilesoftwaredevelopment, #DevSecOps, #mobileapps, #AI and more. Together, we can innovate at scale and make a meaningful impact in people's lives. Let's get to work! https://lnkd.in/guYSiwn5

Welcome to MO Audrey Keim (she/her)!  Audrey has joined us as a Service Designer based in Portland, Oregon. Audrey kicked off her career in government work as a designer at the Ontario Digital Service. Audrey's time at the ODS made a lasting impression and inspired her to pursue civic tech. Audrey loves the complexity and collaboration of civic tech and is excited to be joining MO to continue to serve the public and our clients in creating impactful and intuitive solutions.