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May 2020: Cory Churches

One rarely comes across talent who Publishing. She is currently managing several critical initiatives
stands out like Cory Churches. Cory is that are on the brink of deployment. Not only that, but as the
a natural born leader who has delivered Lead Scrum Master, she has truly standardized the expectations
the most successfully organized and of scrum ceremonies and how scrum masters perform their roles
executed projects on the Enterprise at ITA, essentially building out the program from scratch.
Applications contract at the International As if the above accomplishments weren't enough, Cory does her
Trade Administration (ITA). On her own job with levels of care, purpose, and thought, that are above and
initiative, she has asserted a leadership beyond expectations. She takes the time to get to know everyone
position over project management and Scrum Master roles on on the team on a personal level, is incredibly caring, and always
the contract, bringing together communities focused on applying makes time to counsel new colleagues on the inner workings of
best practices and professional growth. Cory is frequently sought ITA, project management, and more. She is looked to for her
out for her expertise and guidance, both from the client and MIL wisdom and expertise, but also for her kindness and infectious
colleagues alike. Cory has done an outstanding job managing laughter.
projects, leading and on-boarding scrum teams and new scrum
masters, and engaging with stakeholders. For these reasons, and so many more, we are pleased to nominate
Cory Churches for MIL Employee of the Month. She is incredibly
As a Project Manager, Cory has done an amazing job delivering deserving of this award and should be commended for all of her
numerous projects for ITA, including, but not limited to, BIS 232, accomplishments. Congratulations, Cory!
Tasking and Tracking, modernization of SharePoint Apps, and

announcements

Upcoming Events Gianno Emilio

Born 06/26/2020
7 lbs. 5 oz.
July 20-22: AGA Professional Development Training
(PDT)
AGA’s Professional Development Training (PDT) brings MIL staffer Maria Garcia and her husband Steven
together a broad audience of more than 2,000 federal, state, welcomed their first baby, Gianno Emilio, on June 26,
and local government financial professionals. This year, MIL 2020. Maria currently provides executive support to
serves as a Silver Sponsor and we are proud to moderate a MIL’s Fed-Civ COO. Congrats to the Garcia family!
discussion on integrating Robotic Process Automation and
artificial intelligence along with a few of our clients.
October 4: Annual Crabfeast & Awards Ceremony
MIL hopes to be able to host our DC/MD/VA employees and
their guests at our Annual Crabfeast and Awards Ceremony.
The event is currently scheduled for Sunday, October 4 from
noon to 5pm. We are planning a safe, socially distant, and
fun-filled afternoon so be on the lookout for updates!
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