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[email protected] AFCEA DC Announces Executive Board for 2021-2022 Newly Elected Leadership Brings Extensive, Diverse Public and Private Sector Experience Washington, D.C., August 03, 2021—Today, AFCEA Washington, DC (AFCEA DC) announced its newly elected executive board for 2021-2022. Board members were carefully selected to uphold AFCEA values and to meet mission requirements through advancing information technology, communications and electronics capabilities. Jimmie Adkins, Vice President of Sales at Hitachi Vantara Federal, will serve as President for the 2021- 2022 term. He will be supported by Nick Nilan, Director of Product Development, Verizon, who will serve as Executive Vice President; and Jessica Hersey, Vice President, Capture Operations & Excellence, Leidos, who will serve as Senior Vice President. AFCEA DC has a rich history of innovative programming that enables collaboration between military, government, industry, and academia, aligning technology and strategy to meet mission requirements. The Chapter largely focuses on the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, as well as homeland security and defense and veteran health related offices. AFCEA DC continues to establish its legacy as a premier provider of programming and information to our members and the defense community at large. “As president, I look forward to working with our outstanding and diverse team of leaders, board members, and committees, that will help establish educational content that directly addresses the emerging trends and technologies driving today’s military. We also look forward to supporting local students within the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.” In addition to the new members of the Board, the chapter has added a new committee and executive role for the 2021-2022 program year.