July 2026 Lunch and Learn Summer Series

Join Women in Defense (WID) for our June Lunch & Learn featuring industry and government leaders sharing practical and real-world insight.
About this Event

Lunch is included with registration!

Speakers & Topics:

Topic 1: Human Resources
From Compliance Burden to Contract Advantage: How Smarter HR Fuels GovCon Growth
Speaker: Brenda Jolly, Certified Business Performance Advisor with Insperity

Overview: In government contracting, HR is more than a back-office function—it’s a strategic differentiator. This session explores how smart, compliant, and forward-leaning HR practices can directly strengthen competitiveness, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth in the federal marketplace.

Topic 2: Her Story – Air Force to Contractor to Government’s Senior Executive Service (SES)
Speaker: Jenniffer Minks, CISSP Deputy Director for Cyber and Command, Control, Communications & Computers / Cyber Integration (DD C5I), Joint Staff J6

Overview: This powerful “Her Story” session follows a leadership journey shaped by service, resilience, and purpose—from the U.S. Air Force, through industry, and into senior leadership within the federal government. Through candid reflection, the speaker will share lessons learned navigating career transitions, leading in high-stakes environments, and building influence across military, contractor, and government roles. Attendees will hear real-world insights on leadership growth, overcoming barriers, embracing opportunity, and staying mission-focused while navigating complex organizations.