+FREE event is designed to create a welcoming & supportive space for federal workers+

++This event is for everyone and requires RSVP by all! We welcome ALL community members (children included) to join us to support our hard working & dedicated current/former federal workers-neighbors/families/friends.++

 

Healing and Moving Forward in Community-providing a community space for federal workers to convene and heal

 

This event has two parts:

Part I: Supportive workshops for Federal/federal adjacent Workers [current/former ](1 hour)

Part II: Welcoming/supportive remarks from various leaders (1.5-2 hrs) *begins @ 5pm

*The two part event will overlap slightly.

 

Goals:

● Uplift those who uplift others

● Offer diverse pathways for engagement, whether tending to one’s nervous system and spirit or focusing on career growth through resume workshops

● Provide support, resources & future discounted services to displaced/concerned federal workers/federal adjacent

Workshop Agenda Overview–RSVP REQUIRED for federal/federal adjacent employees ONLY

1 hour | Breakout Sessions (Attendees choose based on their individual needs)

45 minutes

Wellness & Emotional Support:

Tend to Your Spirit, Mind, Body & Soul, Artistic Therepeutic Side & Strategy Coaching

● Guided meditation, grounding exercises, space for reflection & inner renewal

● Supporting nutrtion, exercise & artistic outlets

● Supporting purpose-driven leaders through cycles of being and becoming

A. *Apoorva Seivastava-Breath & Meditation Teacher- linkedin.com/in/apoorva-srivastava-mph-27344b36 & IG apoorva0526

B. *Ronny Kemprenich-Trauma Informed Therapist-Art Therapy-www.linkedin.com/in/ronny-kempenich-lcpat-lcpc-80bb2bb7

*Natalie Mindel (by video)-former CMS & Founder NM Consulting Services & NVM Movement–www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mindel-6742aa113

*Arielle Mir-(by video) ICF Certified Coach/Facilitator/Community Leader-www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-mir-8b33ba9

Career Coaching & Employment Resources:

Career Coaching/Mock Interview & Resume Prep/Reemployment Resources

● Mock interview prep & resume review

● Coaching for future employment opportunities & interests

● Resource sharing for reemployment opportunities

A. *Laurie McWright-former CMS leader & Career Coaching-www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mcwright-3108905

B. *Suja Joseph-MD Dept. of Labor Reemployment Director-www.linkedin.com/in/sujajoseph

*Brian Schwartz (by video)-Transformational Coach-Consultant-www.linkedin.com/in/briandanielschwartz

Job Matchmaking, Legal Therepeutic Support, HR Expertise & Confidence Coaching:

Job Matchmaking & Confidence Supports

● Career support for federal workers & employment matchmaking

● Tips for navigating transitions & job applications

● Resource sharing mental & physical well-being in legal employment (easily applied to other fields)

● HR Tips & Confidence Boosting

A. *Jeff Grant-Schedule F -former CMS leader & Schedule Founder-www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-grant-480aaa19

B. *Denise Premure, LICSW-Associate Director Lawyer Assistance Programs, DC Bar-DMV Attorney Assistance Program (MD, DC & VA Bar Associations)

C. *Gail D’Almeida, Founder, Confidence Coach & HR Leader www.linkedin.com/in/gaildalmeida

 

15 mins | Group Conversation & Closing Reflections

● Shared experiences on recently leaving the government

● Facilitated discussion on healing and moving forward

● Opportunities for shared wisdom & community building

* All former presenters from above workshops

Moderator: *Megan Mason-former CMS leader & Director Government Affairs & Public Policy at Steptoe LLP www.linkedin.com/in/megan-mason-mcm-9230621

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FREE & Open to All Community Members Interested-This event is for everyone but we want to give a special voice to women in predominantly male dominated professions and provide a forum for their voices in this opening session.

Women in StEAM-No We WON’T SIT DOWN-Sometimes we just need to listen to our dead foreMOTHERS like RBG once said “Women Belong in All Places Where Decisions Are Being Made”

Introduction/Welcome (begins promptly at 5pm) : Ilana Cohen, Esq.– CEO EML Consulting Inc. (5 mins)

Supportive Opening Remarks: Councilmember Evan Glass & Councilmember Marc Kormen (10 mins)

Keynote Speakers:

**Jeff Grant, Founder Schedule F Healthcare Strategies LLC http://schedf.com (15 mins)

**Melanie Egorin, Former Assistant Secretary for Legislation 10/2021-1/2025, U.S. Dept. of HHS www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-egorin-a82a534b (20 mins)

**Video Messages from national leaders around the country in healthcare (legal & medical) (X mins)

**Denise Perme, LICSW- Associate Director Lawyer Assistance Programs, DC Bar-DMV Attorney Assistance Programs (10 mins)

**Rowan Shmueli, Paw by Paw Dog TrainingTherapeutic Advantages of Pets ex: dogs www.pawbypawdogtraining.com IG: pawbypawdogtraining (5 mins)

**Ilana Cohen-resource sharing summary for materials around the room (5 mins)

**Video Messages/Testimonials from individuals around the country (X mins)

++If you are unable to attend and wish to provide a resource , professional and/or personal video message please contact EMLconsultinginc@gmail.com ASAP as all videos must be submitted by 7/19/25.++

Special Dedication

This is a grassroots event that is in honor & memory of a friend, colleague & maternal health warrior –a Federal worker recently lost to suicide– Read Caitlin Cross-Barnet’s Story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2025/05/20/federal-workers-trump-mental-health/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9

Vendor, Volunteer & Resource Opportunities

Vendors/Donors/Employers: Do you want to support federal workers and/or share your items/services at a free or reduced rate and resources. If you would like to be a vendor or provide resources, items or services please contact us by EOD 7/19/25.

Volunteers Needed: SSL Hours Available; Day of set-up & clean-up; Social media outreach; Media outreach; Fielding responses to emails about attending or participating as a vendor/resource/speaker

Resources: Do you want to provide helpful resources to our attendees. Please contact us by EOD 7/19/25 to secure a table for your materials.

**Interested vendors/donors/employers/resources please contact us directly at EMLconsultinginc@gmail.com ASAP but no later than 7/19/25. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to share materials please contact us ASAP and we can provide a mailing address for your materials and set them up for you in your absence. Thank you.**

Event Hosted By: EML is a social justice, advocacy & legal consulting corporation founded approximately 10 years ago to support bringing up hundreds of kids from Parkland for the March after the tragic Valentine’s Day high school shooting. We have also done some work on child sex abuse issues in Maryland. EML has been on a bit of a hiatus but it is the host for this event for federal workers because we know how critical it is for all of us that have been impacted.

Disclaimer: While political members of our community may be present and/or give brief remarks this is NOT a political event. The purpose of this event is to support our federal hard-working friends/neighbors/family members impacted by the changes to the federal workforce