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Meet the leaders of the APMP-NCA Chapter

Why does APMP-NCA serve the proposal management and business development community so well?

Because it’s run by members from that very community.

2025 APMP-NCA Executive Board

Morgan Anderson
Morgan AndersonPresident
Morgan Anderson, CF APMP, has been an APMP member since 2017, and has served on the APMP-NCA Board of Directors since 2019. Morgan has supported APMP-NCA in a variety of roles – first by modernizing the website (apmpnca.org), then as the Conference Chair presiding over NCA’s first virtual conference, as board Secretary, and now as Board President. She has presented in several NCA chapter webinars and works closely with the NCA board to ensure the chapter maximizes membership value. Morgan has nearly a decades’ worth of proposal development experience.
Alexandra Murray
Alexandra MurrayVice President
Alexandra didn’t have much experience with APMP, but she had heard incredible things about the organization. She has been a proposal editor and assisted with proposal coordination for almost three years and looking to expand her horizons. She is incredibly interested in learning all she can from the experience of being a co-chair, and both her experience as a professional editor and past experience as a restaurant manager will significantly aid in all aspects of the upcoming APMP Conference.
Jessica Rodriguez-Privett
Jessica Rodriguez-PrivettSecretary
Jessica has been active with APMP’s NCA chapter since 2017, volunteered at 2019’s Mid-Atlantic Conference, and has served on the NCA Board since 2020 in different capacities, working on the Annual Conference, Marketing and Technology committees in the past. She’s worked in the commercial and federal workspace for over a decade and strives to have a positive impact in the proposal community.
Neal Levene
Neal LeveneTreasurer
Neal has been an active member of APMP since 2010 and has served on the Board since 2018, first as Logistics and Technology Chair until 2021. He has presented at several APMP events, including Bid & Proposal Conferences (BIDCON). In addition to APMP’s Professional Level Certification, Neal also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institution (PMI). He appreciates the opportunity to give back to the industry that has given him so much.
Victoria Lord
Victoria LordTechnology Chair
Victoria Lord, CF-APMP is a Director of Proposals with extensive experience writing and managing responses to local, state and federal solicitations. As a new addition to the APMP NCA Board of Directors (since 2024), Victoria looks forward to collaborating with the Events Committee to deliver fresh, poignant programming that brings attention to critical topics top-of-mind for proposal professionals.

2025 Directors At Large

Jeremiah Walker
Jeremiah WalkerCorporate Partners Chair
The Corporate Partners Chair manages the Corporate Partner Program. They develop the levels, benefits and fees for the program, and work with the partners to provide value for their membership, and ensure benefits are received. Jobs include: Promotion, outreach, and coordination with the Corporate Partners; supporting corporate partners at events; planning and managing the partner Expo at the annual conference.
Kevin Switaj
Kevin SwitajAnnual Conference Co-Chair
Kevin is actively involved in the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), having served as a member of the APMP National Capital Area Board of Directors and a mentor in the chapter’s mentor-protege program for multiple years. He is a well-recognized thought leader in the field who speaks regularly at regional and international conferences. Kevin has also won multiple awards for his writing on opportunity management and regularly blogs on the BZ Opportunity Management site. He is also involved in his community, volunteering for his community swim association and his son’s Cub Scout pack.
Suzanne Pasternak
Suzanne Pasternak Annual Conference Co-Chair
The conference chair plans our yearly flagship event, the Mid-Atlantic Conference.
Cheryl Smith
Cheryl SmithMarketing Co-Chair
Cheryl Smith has been writing and managing GovCon IT proposals since 1998. Shipley Associates trained, she has established national proposal centers, advised on process and capture strategy, coached orals teams and led marketing, communications and knowledge management programs. Cheryl is a graduate of The George Washington University with degrees in Theatre, Communications and Literature. Today she is Xait’s Senior Content Writer, directing and producing a wide range of lead-generating content and copy across a variety of sales and proposal collaboration platforms. When she’s not sharing her passion for creative work, she loves writing, drawing, cooking and exploring the Virginia woodlands with her husband, their dog Chase and the fuzzy guests they host for Rover.
Jennifer Cassaday
Jennifer CassadayMarketing Co-Chair
Bio coming soon!
Nicole Mensah
Nicole MensahMarketing Co-Chair
Bio coming soon!
Len Miller
Len MillerProfessional Development Co-Chair; Graduate Pathway Program
Len Miller is the CEO of Hinz Consulting and has 38 years’ experience in proposals in Federal/DOD and commercial BD, capture and proposal management. Since 1990, he has helped win over $37B in proposals. He has supported 15 proposals worth more than one billion dollars each, as well as multiple projects worth over $100M.
Sara Levene
Sara LeveneProfessional Development Co-Chair; Mentor-Protégé Program
Sara is an up-and-coming professional in Proposal Management with two years of experience. Her dedication to personal and professional growth is evident in everything she does. Sara values the significance of effective mentorship for emerging professionals. Furthermore, she firmly believes that one is never too advanced in one’s career to benefit from mentorship. Sara’s fresh perspective, enthusiasm for career excellence, and unwavering commitment to continuous learning make her well-suited to lead a program dedicated to supporting the growth of others. Sara currently serves as an Associate Proposal Manager at DMI.
Xander Brown
Xander BrownMembership Chair
Xander has successfully helped companies set and achieve their goals in the government contracting, litigation services, and talent acquisition verticals. With over 15 years of experience in business development and executive recruiting, supporting this small minority-owned federal contractor is a dream come true. Alex volunteers and has served on the board of directors for multiple local professional organizations. Xander Brown is a Business Development/Engagement Manager for TAYS Inc.
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Meet the leaders of the APMP-NCA Chapter

Why does APMP-NCA serve the proposal management and business development community so well?

Because it’s run by members from that very community.

2025 APMP-NCA Executive Board

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Morgan Anderson
(President)

Morgan Anderson, CF APMP, has been with APMP since 2017 and on the APMP-NCA Board since 2019. She modernized the website, chaired the first virtual conference, served as Secretary, and is now Board President. Morgan brings nearly 10 years of proposal development experience.
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Alexandra Murray
(Vice President )

Alexandra, new to APMP, brings nearly three years of proposal editing and coordination experience. Eager to learn as a co-chair, she combines her editing expertise and management background to support the success of the upcoming APMP Conference.
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Jessica Rodriguez-Privett
(Secretary)

Jessica has been active with APMP-NCA since 2017 and joined the Board in 2020. She has volunteered on multiple committees, including the Annual Conference, Marketing, and Technology. With over a decade of experience in commercial and federal proposals, she is dedicated to supporting and advancing the proposal community.
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Neal Levene
(Treasurer)

Neal has been an active APMP member since 2010 and has served on the Board since 2018, including as Logistics and Technology Chair until 2021. He holds APMP Professional and PMP certifications and has presented at multiple APMP events, such as BIDCON. Neal values giving back to the proposal community that has supported his career.
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Victoria Lord
(Technology Chair)

Victoria Lord, CF APMP, is a Director of Proposals with extensive experience managing responses to local, state, and federal solicitations. Since joining the APMP-NCA Board in 2024, she has been actively collaborating with the Events Committee to deliver fresh and impactful programming focused on key issues facing proposal professionals.

2025 Directors At Large

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Kevin Switaj
(Annual Conference Co-Chair )

Kevin has served on the APMP-NCA Board and as a mentor in the chapter’s mentor-protégé program for several years. A recognized thought leader, he speaks at regional and international conferences, has won awards for his writing on opportunity management, and actively volunteers in his local community.
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Jennifer Cassaday
(Marketing Co-Chair)

The Marketing Co-Chair supports APMP-NCA’s marketing efforts, helping promote events, programs, and initiatives. This role works with the Marketing Committee to develop content, manage communications, and ensure consistent branding across all channels.
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Nicole Mensah
(Marketing Co-Chair )

The Marketing Co-Chair helps lead APMP-NCA’s marketing initiatives by supporting event promotion, content creation, and communication efforts. This role collaborates with the Marketing Committee to maintain consistent branding and increase chapter visibility.
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Len Miller
(Professional Development Co-Chair )
(Graduate Pathway Program )

Len Miller, CEO of Hinz Consulting, has 38 years of experience in federal, DOD, and commercial business development, capture, and proposal management. Since 1990, he has contributed to winning over $37 billion in proposals, including 15 projects exceeding $1 billion each.
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Sara Levene
(Professional Development Co-Chair )
(Mentor-Protégé Program )

Sara is an emerging Proposal Management professional with two years of experience and a strong commitment to continuous learning. As Associate Proposal Manager at DMI, she values mentorship and is passionate about supporting the growth of others.
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Xander Brown
(Membership Chair )

Xander Brown is a Business Development/Engagement Manager for TAYS Inc. With over 15 years of experience in government contracting, litigation services, and talent acquisition, he is passionate about supporting a small minority-owned federal contractor. Xander also volunteers and has served on boards for local professional organizations.