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November 2025 (TBD): Virtual Bingo December 2, 2025: Holiday Party at Urban Roast, Washington, DC; 6:30-9:30pm December 10, 2025: Monthly Hybrid Luncheon, Clydes’ at Gallery Place, DC December 13, 2025: Community Service - “Wreaths Across America” January 21, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | March 18, 2026: Monthly Hybrid Luncheon, Clydes’ at Gallery Place, DC April 13 & 14, 2026: DC Chapter Annual Training at Convene Hamilton Square, Washington DC April 22, 2026 | May 20, 2026: Monthly Hybrid Luncheon, Clydes’ at Gallery Place, DC May 30, 2026: DC Chapter Annual Awards Gala. *Save the Date* THANK YOU! A big thank you to those who participated in the following events: July 28-29, 2025: AGA National Professional Development Training June 26, 2025: AGA DC Chapter - End of the Year Happy Hour! June 17, 2025: Monthly Luncheon June 14, 2025: Annual Wine Tour June 11, 2025: CGFM Study Group Exam 2 Part 1
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Issue I – Fall 2025
Up Next!........................................................................................... President's Message....................................................................... National Council of Chapters (NCC) Update................................ Together, We Navigate Challenges............................................... AGA DC and National Training Events.......................................... AGA DC/National Webinar Training Schedule............................. DC Chapter Recognized at 2025 Virtual PDT................................ Young Professionals....................................................................... CGFM Committee Updates............................................................ Inside the Black Box....................................................................... Community Service Activity: St. Jude Walk................................. Special Event: 2025/26 Planning Brunch...................................... Special Event: 75th Anniversary Happy Hour............................. Special Event: Multi Chapter Picnic.............................................. AGA DC September Hybrid Luncheon.......................................... New Member Contest.................................................................... Welcome New Members................................................................ Final Words (Fall 2025)................................................................... AGA DC Chapter Officers & Directors........................................... AGA DC Chapter Volunteer Roster............................................... Contact Us.......................................................................................
The Washington Connection
President's Message
Hello Chapter Members, It’s hard to believe we’ve already completed the first quarter of the program year! When I was nominated to serve as Chapter President back in January 2024, I never could have imagined the kind of year 2025 would bring. Many of our members have retired or transitioned out of public service, which has made one thing clear: now, more than ever, AGA—and especially our chapter—must focus on strengthening our membership and securing the future of our organization. As we celebrate AGA’s 75th anniversary, there’s no better time to make an impact. Every one of us can help, and here’s how: 1. Recruit New Members Share with your coworkers the value you gain from being part of the AGA DC Chapter. Membership fees are currently prorated—government employees can join for just $50. Plus, our chapter offers raffles for members who recruit new colleagues, and AGA National recognizes top recruiters each year. The individual across the country who recruits the most members receives free registration to the Professional Development Training (PDT)! 2. Focus on Young Professionals I joined AGA as a first-year audit associate, and the experience shaped my career in meaningful ways. Our chapter is deeply committed to supporting the next generation of leaders—we even have a dedicated Young Professionals Committee. This year, we’re hosting quarterly networking events and offering financial support for training, including our Spring Training and AGA national events. 3. Connect with Students and Faculty Did you know that students can join AGA for free? There are also exciting opportunities available, such as scholarships to attend the National Leadership Training (NLT). If you’re visiting your alma mater this fall, contact Michelle Paul from our Young Professionals Committee to request a flyer you can share with potential student members. And if you’re interested in getting more involved in student outreach, stay tuned—more details are coming soon. At our September luncheon, Makia Robertson from our Membership Committee shared an update on our membership status. Our board has set an ambitious goal: 2,100 members by May 2026. We’ll continue to track and report our progress during our monthly luncheons. No President’s Message would be complete without expressing my deep gratitude to the 80+ volunteers who serve on our Chapter Board and committees. Your dedication is what allows us to provide such valuable programming, events, and educational opportunities to our members. I also want to thank our amazing sponsors - literally without you none of our great member events would be possible. As I close this first message, I want to share how proud I am of AGA and our incredible community. During times of change, having a strong, supportive network is essential—and that’s exactly what AGA provides. I’m excited for all that we will accomplish together in the year ahead. With appreciation, Crystal Wolf, President AGA Washington DC Chapter
Vision AGA is the premier association for advancing government accountability. AGA defines government accountability as a government's obligation to the people for its actions and use of resources. Mission Statement AGA fosters learning , certification, leadership and collaboration for professionals and stakeholders committed to advancing government accountability.
National Council of Chapters (NCC) Update By Paul Marshall, NCC Representative AGA’s National Council of Chapters (NCC) Meeting on August 5, 2025, brought together chapter leaders and national staff to focus on leadership, governance, and upcoming programs. The meeting reinforced the importance of chapter engagement, transparent communication, and knowledge sharing to drive growth and operational excellence across the AGA network. Meeting Highlights The agenda included reviews of national governance and leadership structures, a chapter resources overview, details about the fall membership campaign – and introductions to our new leadership team: The Area 8 Director for Chapters is our own DC Chapter Past President, Paul Lionikis! Breakout sessions enabled chapter representatives to exchange best practices, discuss challenges, and share ideas for strategic improvement. Specific tools and resources, such as virtual event platforms and Google Drive accounts for records retention, were showcased to support chapter operations and enhance collaboration. Key Takeaways Leadership matters: Monthly updates and town halls are vital channels for chapter leaders and members to stay informed and engaged with AGA national initiatives. Operational resources: Chapters were encouraged to utilize AGA's event management platforms, polling tools, and shared digital workspaces to streamline activities and maintain continuity. Membership growth: The meeting previewed the fall campaign, outlining incentives, new proration rules, and recognition programs like scholarship awards and membership growth awards for active chapters. Program opportunities: Attendees learned about upcoming scholarships, the Government Finance Case Challenge, Datathon event, and hotel scholarship awards, designed to foster professional growth and student involvement. Communication best practices: Chapters were urged to share recommendations for impactful speakers and participate in survey collections to highlight effective event management processes. National Website Revamp: The launch of AGA’s enhanced national website was announced, promising improved navigation and search functionality for members and leaders. Networking and training opportunities: Monthly town halls, treasurers’ chats, and targeted info sessions were promoted to help chapters leverage national resources and meet organizational standards. In summary, this meeting underscored AGA’s commitment to supporting chapters in leadership development, operational efficiency, and member engagement, positioning the organization for a productive and innovative program year.
NCC Update Cont'd.
For 75 years, AGA has deeply appreciated the dedication and expertise of government financial management professionals. Your unwavering commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public funds is invaluable — not just to AGA, but to the communities you serve. As the Federal landscape continues to shift, the DC Chapter wants you to know that we value you and the DC Chapter is here to support you through these challenging times. To support our members during this time, AGA’s Job Board now offers free job postings for organizations, making it easier to connect job seekers with new opportunities. We encourage state and local employers to post their openings and help skilled professionals find their next role. Finally, do not forget to update your personal and contact information in the “My AGA Profile” at My AGA. With the federal shutdown in effect, some members may lose access to their government email accounts. To ensure you continue receiving important AGA updates, we encourage you to add a secondary, personal email address to your member profile. This quick step will help us stay connected and keep you informed, no matter the circumstances. Sign in your AGA account, then edit your “My AGA Profile” as needed to get it up to date and add a secondary, personal email address now! Your work has always been critical, and we remain committed to providing you with the resources and support you need. Thank you for all that you do.
Together, We Navigate Challenges — AGA is Here for You
AGA DC Upcoming Training Events AGA-DC Monthly Hybrid Luncheon Schedule Program Year 2025-26 All of the following Monthly Hybrid Luncheons will be held virtually and in-person at Clydes’ at Gallery Place, DC from 11:30am-1pm. Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Jason Miller, Executive Editor of Federal News Network. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 You can earn 1 CPE from each monthly luncheon. For questions regarding AGA DC events listed here, please contact us at agadc@agadc.org. ***************** DC Chapter Annual Spring Training: April 13 and 14, 2026 at Convene in Washington, DC. ***************** ** SAVE THE DATE **
AGA DC and National Training Events
AGA National Training Events 2025-2026 AGA Member-Only Free Webinar AGA National offers the following FREE webinar during program year 2025-26. Each of these members-only webinar provides 1.5 CPEs, starting 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm ET, and are scheduled for the following dates: October 21, 2025 November 5, 2025 December 3, 2025 February 25, 2026 May 13, 2026 For more information on these webinars, please visit the AGA National website at AGA National Webinars. ***************** AGA National Training Events ERM Workshop: January 14, 2026 (5.5 CPEs; Virtual) Register here. National Leadership Training (NLT): February 18-19, 2026 (14 CPEs; DC or virtual). Register here. Technology & Transformation Summit (TTS): March 17, 2026 (6 CPEs; DC). Register here. Performance Counts: May 5, 2026 (4 CPEs; Virtual). Register here. 2026 Professional Development Training (PDT): July 21-23, 2026 (24 CPEs; DC or Virtual) ** SAVE THE DATE **
AGA DC Sponsored - National Webinar Training Schedule for Program Year 2025-26 AGA DC sponsored National webinars will continue to be offered in a virtual format. All webinars start at 2:00pm and end at 3:50pm ET. You can earn 2 CPEs for each webinar! Topics and Dates: Uniform Guidance and Grant Accounting: October 22, 2025 Ethics: November 19, 2025 Internal Controls: December 10, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI): January 21, 2026 GASB Update: February 4, 2026 Cybersecurity: March 4, 2026 Process Intelligence: March 25, 2026 Ethics: April 8, 2026 Fraud/Data Analytics: April 22, 2026 Risk Management: May 6, 2026 Leadership: May 27, 2026 In the program year 2025-2026 there are three (3) steps in the Webinar registration process. We want to note that registration is completed after all three steps. Step 1 - Promotion Code Sign Up: The Eventbrite communication will notify DC Chapter members of an upcoming webinar and allow members to sign up to the interest list. Step 2 - Registration Email: After the DC Chapter Webinar Committee verifies the member is part of the DC Chapter, the member will receive an email with the promotion code to register for the webinar. Step 3 - Confirmation and Access Link Email: Once the member completes step 2 two emails will be received. It’s recommended that members check “Junk “and “Other” email boxes. The first email will contain the receipt titled “AGA Payment Receipt”. The second email is confirmation for registration along with the access link instructions titled “Registration confirmation”. Both emails will come from aganational@agacgfm.org confirming registration is complete to attend the webinar. AGA DC has 90 slots available for members to have the opportunity to attend and receive CPEs. Only members on the interest list and fully committed to attending the webinar should register. If a conflict arises after members register, please contact danielle.c.burrell@hud.gov immediately so that another member may have the opportunity to attend in your place. A list of no shows will be generated after each webinar. Once a member has three (3) no shows, the member does not have the option to receive the promotion code for the remainder of the program year (i.e., through June 30). For more information on these webinars, please visit the AGA National website at AGA National Webinars. For questions, please contact Danielle Burrell at danielle.c.burrell@hud.gov. *** SAVE THE DATES ***
DC Chapter Recognized for Outstanding Operation at 2025 Virtual PDT DC Chapter once again received the Platinum Achievements in Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award! The Platinum level of ACE Award recognizes our Chapter's highest level of performance for maintaining a well-rounded operation for the professional growth of its members. Our Chapter is proud to continue to provide outstanding services for our members. On behalf of the DC Chapter, our Immediate Past Chapter President, Paul Marshall, was recognized during this year's virtual Professional Development Training (PDT) to receive this highest honor. Thank you to all our Chapter's volunteers for their hard work and dedication! Congratulations!
Robert W. King Memorial Award: David Lebryk, MPA (Former Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Department of the Treasury)
Frank Greathouse Distinguished Leadership Award: Stephen Kunze, (Former Deputy CFO, Department of Commerce) and Teresa Hunter, (Former CFO, Internal Revenue Service)
DC Chapter Members Received Awards of Distinction at 2025 Virtual PDT Congratulations to our DC Chapter members who received Awards of Distinction at this year’s Virtual Professional Development Training (PDT)!
Cornelius E. Tierney/EY Research Award: Monica Valentine, CGFM, CPA (Executive Director, Federal Accounting Standards Board)
DC Chapter Members - Awards of Distinction Cont'd.
National President’s Award: Shepherd Brown, PMP, CICA (Senior Accountant, Policy Division, NASA Office of the Chief Financial Officer) and Thomas Chin, CICA (Senior Advisor, Office of Personnel Management)
Volunteer of the Year: Bo Shevchik, CGFM, PMP
Educator Award: Dr. Dorothy Potter, Ph.D., CDFM, CICA, CBM (Department Chair and Professor of Practice, National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace)
International Achievement Award: Dawn Simpson, (Director, Government Accountability Office)
AGA Young Professionals YOU can be a Young Professional / Student Ambassador for AGA DC! If you have a connection (professor, counselor, career advisor, etc.) at a college or university – local to DC or not – then keep reading! The DC Chapter Young Professional (YP) Committee is working to build the next generation of government financial management leaders and AGA members. All chapter members can support our efforts by becoming a YP Ambassador with their alma mater or other college/university (local to DC or not!) with which they have a connection. We’ve created the student flyer on the next page outlining the benefits of student membership and all that AGA DC Chapter has to offer. The ask is small - be willing to share DC Chapter/YP communications with your college/university connections and be willing to share information back with our committee! If you're interested in supporting, please fill out the linked google form and we will be in touch: https://forms.gle/u8Pkn7FyFQiPKCmD8. For questions, please reach out to youngprofessionals@agadc.org.
For more details on the CGFM exam, visit this link: CGFM Examinations Requirement We encourage all eligible members to apply for this incredible opportunity to enhance professional credentials. If you have any questions, please contact Certification Committee Director Lauren Peck (laurenpeck@kpmg.com) and Co-Director Tiara Mizelle (mizellet4@gmail.com).
CGFM Committee Updates
DC Chapter CGFM Scholarship DC Chapter is excited to announce the launch of the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Scholarship program, exclusively for our chapter members! This scholarship offers a valuable opportunity to advance your career in government financial management by obtaining the CGFM certification. Here are the CGFM Scholarship guidelines for applying: Award: Three winners will receive a scholarship covering the cost of one exam for each CGFM section, online study guides for each section, and online practice exams. This package is valued at $645! Eligibility: Open to current, active members of the Washington, DC AGA chapter. Application Period: September 15 - November 15. Selection Date: Winners will be selected by early December. How to enter: Complete the application form using Microsoft Forms and provide the required information via the QR code in the graphic or this URL: CGFM Scholarship Application AGA Washington, DC Chapter
CGFM Multi-Chapter Study Group - Exam 2 Part 2 Join us for a joint DC Chapter, Northern Virginia, and Richmond Chapter event! Northern Virginia Chapter CGFM Chair, Kevin Shers, along with instructors Lauren Peck and Tiara Mizelle, from the DC Chapter, and Delphine Johnson, from the Richmond Chapter, will navigate topics such as state and local financial accounting and reporting. Attendees are eligible for 3 CPEs. Date: Thursday, November 6 Location: Virtual Time: 2:00 AM - 3:50 PM ET Register: Click here for Virtual Registration CGFM Application Fee Discount - $15 only AGA National is offering you a great deal to get started on applying to become a CGFM! Send your CGFM application by October 31, and you’ll only pay a $15 application fee — that’s $75 off the regular member fee! For the price of a fast-food meal, you will be on your way to earning the credential that can change the trajectory of your career. Don’t wait — apply today!
CGFM Update Cont'd.
Already Have Your CGFM? CPE Reminder – Make sure your continuing professional education (CPE) is current by completing at least 80 hours of CPE in government financial management topics or related technical subjects within each designated two-year cycle (including 4 hours in ethics per cycle).
by Simcha Kuritzky, CGFM, CPA
Expenditure Transfers
Exchange Models Exchange expenditure fund transfers out, reduce available funding like any other expenditure. The most common form of expenditure transfers are reimbursements to another federal entity. A514 Exchange expenditure transfers out using appropriations (same as B138) B234 Debit 461000 Allotments - Realized Resources 610000 Operating Expenses/Program Costs 310710 Unexpended Appropriations - Used - Disbursed Credit 490200 Delivered Orders - Obligations, Paid 101000 Fund Balance with Treasury 570010 Expended Appropriations - Disbursed The entity performing the work would initially anticipate the reimbursement with A702 Anticipate reimbursements and apportion them A118 Debit 421000 Anticipated Reimbursements Credit 459000 Apportionments - Anticipated Resources - Programs Subject to Apportionment Then record the actual reimbursement after the work has been performed with A708 Exchange expenditure transfers in A123 Debit 101000 Fund Balance with Treasury 425200 Reimbursements Earned - Collected from Federal … Sources 459000 Apportionments - Anticipated Resources - Programs Subject to Apportionment Credit 520000 Revenue from Services Provided 421000 Anticipated Reimbursements 461000 Allotments - Realized Resources I am skipping the optional agreement and advance collection transactions because I want to focus on how this differs from expenditure transactions involving trust funds. If, instead of the exchange expenditure being for reimbursable work, it goes to a trust fund in an exchange transaction, then the payment out above using A514 or B138 would be the same, but the receiving trust fund would instead post the following two sets of transactions, first to anticipate the transfer, then to realize it. A102 Anticipate reimbursements and apportion them A118 Debit 412000 Anticipated Indefinite Appropriations Credit 459000 Apportionments - Anticipated Resources - Programs Subject to Apportionment C190 Exchange expenditure transfers into a trust fund A123 Debit 101000 Fund Balance with Treasury 411400 Appropriated Receipts Derived from Available Trust or Special Fund Receipts 459000 Apportionments - Anticipated Resources - Programs Subject to Apportionment Credit 520000 Revenue from Services Provided 412000 Anticipated Indefinite Appropriations 461000 Allotments - Realized Resources So instead of posting 421000 as the anticipated and 425200 as the actual budgetary resource, the trust fund posts 412000 and 411400 (italicized for emphasis). Otherwise, the accounts are the same. The trust fund also has the option of not anticipating the funding, and instead apportioning and allotting them after receipt, since it does not have to expend funds to earn the transfer in. Non-Exchange Models When the expenditure is incurred in a non-exchange transaction, i.e., the spending fund does not receive anything of value for its money, the expenditure side uses a funding source instead of an expense account (italicized for emphasis). A514 Non-exchange expenditure transfers out using appropriations B234 Debit 461000 Allotments - Realized Resources 576000 Expenditure Financing Sources - Transfers-Out 310710 Unexpended Appropriations - Used - Disbursed Credit 490200 Delivered Orders - Obligations, Paid 101000 Fund Balance with Treasury 570010 Expended Appropriations - Disbursed The trust fund which receives the funding uses the same budgetary resource account as previous, but records a funding source instead of earned revenue (italicized for emphasis). A510 Unanticipated non-exchange expenditure transfers in, apportioned, and allotted. A116 Debit 101000 Fund Balance with Treasury A120 411400 Appropriated Receipts Derived from Available Trust or Special Fund Receipts Credit 575000 Expenditure Financing Sources - Transfers-In 461000 Allotments - Realized Resources Just to make things more interesting, the entry is slightly different when a trust fund receives funding from another trust fund. While the transfer out is the same using A512 (which is identical to A514 for non-exchange transfers), the transfer in is recorded as (this time not bothering with the apportionment and allotment entries): Unanticipated non-exchange expenditure transfers in from a trust fund Debit 101000 Fund Balance with Treasury 425500 Expenditure Transfers from Trust Funds - Collected Credit 575000 Expenditure Financing Sources - Transfers-In 445000 Unapportioned - Unexpired Authority So, again, the budgetary resource account is the only one which changes. This transaction does not have an identifier because it is not in the Treasury Financial Manual (TFM). What is there, is the same transfer recorded first as a payable/receivable, then the disbursement/collection. I think it is easier to see this in tabular format, with the following new accounts being used for the intermediate steps of the receivable and payable: 133500 Expenditure Transfers Receivable 215500 Expenditure Transfers Payable 422500 Expenditure Transfers From Trust Funds - Receivable 490100 Delivered Orders - Obligations, Unpaid Conclusion The TFM has several entries for expenditure transfers, but it is easy to overlook the fine print which indicates that some are only for transfers to or from trust funds. Hopefully this gives a framework. Comments and critiques, as well as specific questions or suggestions for future topics, are always welcome. Please send them to Simcha.Kuritzky@CGI.com, and not to the AGA.
Inside the Black Box
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Transfer Out Trust Fund
Transfer In Trust Fund
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461000 576000
490100 215500
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445000 575000
425500 101000
AGA DC Chapter Community Service Events By the Community Service Committee
Community Service Activity: St. Jude Walk The Community Service Committee kicked off the new program year with the annual St. Jude Walk at National Harbor, MD, on October 4 morning. Our DC Chapter members, friends, and family had a great time together, as our DC Chapter helped to raise a total of $561 thus far for children battling childhood cancer! The Community Service Committee is still raising funds through December 31, 2025. Please join us to donate for such a great cause via this link at St. Jude Walk - Washington, DC: DC AGA - St. Jude Walk | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Thank you for your participation and support for this meaningful cause!
Member Network Special Events
Program Year 2025-26 Chapter Planning Brunch We held our annual Chapter Planning Brunch on July 26 at the Hamilton in Washington, DC. Our Chapter President, Crystal Wolf, kicked off the Chapter Planning Brunch to thank our volunteers and introduced all Chapter Executive Committee (CEC) members in attendance. Crystal shared her visions and President's Goals for this new program year. Committee representatives on membership, finance, communication, strategy matters shared planned activities/directions and led discussion for the new program year. Our Chapter Officers and volunteers in attendance were able to catch up with each other. It was an enjoyable kick-off to the new program year!
Chapter President, Crystal Wolf, kicked off Chapter Planning Brunch
AGA 75th Anniversary Happy Hour Celebration This year marks a remarkable milestone - 75 years of AGA! To celebrate this important milestone, DC Chapter members and guests gathered together on September 18 evening at Urban Roast for the AGA 75th anniversary happy hour celebration. Our attendees came together to celebrate decades of connection, leadership, and service to the government accountability community. Thank you for attending the event as we enjoyed delicious food, drinks, music, and great company as we honored the legacy of AGA!
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Annual Multi-Chapter Picnic On September 27 our Washington, DC Chapter joined the Baltimore, Montgomery/Prince George’s County, and Northern Virginia Chapters for our annual Multi-Chapter Picnic. Our members with their guests gathered at the Jennie Dean Park in Arlington, VA to enjoy food, drink, and company. The event was a success as our members and guests from across chapters reconnected with each other colleagues, or simply made new connections in a casual and fun setting. Thank you for joining us for this year's Multi-Chapter Picnic!
AGA DC Chapter Monthly Luncheon
Ms. Cara LeConte, CFO USDA Rural Development
September 2025 Hybrid Luncheon
On September 10, 2025, the DC Chapter kicked off the first monthly hybrid luncheon of this program year with our luncheon speaker Ms. Cara LeConte, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. We are grateful for more than 100 in-person and virtual attendees who joined us at Clyde's of Gallery Place in downtown Washington, DC. As CFO, Ms. LeConte is responsible for providing oversight related to accounting, budget, and compliance needs concerning Rural Development's direct and guaranteed loan portfolio. Prior to joining Rural Development, she served in several leadership roles at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), including as the CFO and the Agency’s Chief of Staff. She ensured effective management, efficient use of FSIS resources, and effective deployment of resources toward the achievement of FSIS’s strategic plan and overall mission. Through Ms. LeConte’s leadership of the FSIS Enterprise Governance process, she ensured FSIS effectively administered agency policy, promoted collaboration and cooperative decision-making among executives, prioritized agency-wide projects, and evaluated and monitored agency-wide goals. Ms. LeConte has over 20 years of leadership experience in both the private and public sectors. Prior to her entry into federal service, she worked as an accounting manager for multi-employer trust funds and was a senior financial consultant for International Business Machines. Ms. LeConte is a Certified Public Accountant and has an educational background in business, including a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Plattsburgh State University of New York and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Baltimore. Ms. LeConte provided an overview of USDA Rural Development’s missions and shared her leadership advice during her presentation titled “Leading Change in a Rapidly Evolving Environment.” Ms. LeConte had a robust Q&A session with our in-person and virtual attendees. We sincerely appreciate Ms. LeConte spending time with us to share her insights and experience. After Ms. LeConte’s presentation, Jeff Steinhoff, Past AGA National President and DC Chapter Awards Committee member, presented our DC Chapter awards to the following awardees who were unable to attend our Annual Awards Gala and receive their awards in person back in June: Government Transparency Award: The Honorable Daniel I. Werfel, Former Commissioner of Internal Revenue, U.S. Internal Revenue Service Educator Award: Dr. Dorothy Potter, PHD, CDFM-A, DFMC3, CICA, CBM, Professor and Department Chair, National Defense University, College of Information and Cybersecurity AGA DC Chapter President's Award for Exceptional Event Coordination: Alexis Alfaro Trejo, CGFM, CPA, Co-Director of the Monthly Luncheon - Virtual Once again congratulations to our DC Chapter award winners! Our hybrid luncheons held during this program year were made possible by our hard working volunteers from the Monthly Luncheon Team who took care of the programming, in-person, and virtual operations. THANK YOU to our Monthly Luncheon Team!
September Luncheon cont'd.
Chapter President Crystal Wolf (right) with Luncheon speaker Ms. Cara LeConte
Jeff Steinhoff introduced DC Chapter award winners
Luncheon speaker Ms. Cara LeConte
Chapter President Crystal Wolf welcomed luncheon attendees and provided chapter updates
DC Board Members with luncheon speaker Ms. Cara LeConte
Daniel Werfel (middle) received Government Transparency Award and pictured with Paul Marshall (Immediate Past Chapter President - left) and Jeff Steinhoff
Alexis Alfaro Trejo (right) received Chapter President's Award for Exceptional Event Coordination and pictured with Paul Marshall
Dr. Dorothy Potter (middle) received Educator Award and pictured with Paul Marshall (left) and Jeff Steinhoff
The AGA DC Chapter and the Membership Committee extends a warm welcome to our newest members! Thanks to you, the AGA continues to grow. Stay up-to-date on fantastic programs, membership benefits, and recruiting incentives starting now. Remember if you have not yet renewed, you may do so at the AGA Washington DC Chapter website to take advantage of member benefits throughout the next program year.
By: Membership Committee
Marie E. Abell Mary Barnes Monisha Barnes Michelle R. Bennett, CGFM Dexter Brereton, CGFM Jeremy Jeng Bruce David Ryan Conrad Evelyn Denwiddie Luba Dinits Jessica Drake Dana Duvall Caleb Michael Fargarson Polly Fassnacht Kevin Garibay Corey Gause Bonnie Heider Holden Hoofnagle Robert Stone Hudders, II Monica Johnson Vikas Kamwal Mary Kupper, CGFM David Kwon Christopher D. Lawrence, CGFM David Lebryk, MPA Allison A. Lester Lacey Lewis Sarah J. Lynch Abir H. Mahmoud Manuel Martinez Karen A. Metler Kevin Miller Shane Morrisey Hao Nguyen Lisa A. Nine Susan Orge Tiffany A. Perry Christel Pico Patrick Pinnock Caroline Grace Rossettie Joshua Ryder Samuel Sakul Carlyle A. Schrouter Yu Fen Sunahara, CGFM Kelly Swecker Mbalu Tunkara Angel Wang
During the 2025-2026 Program Year, the Membership Committee of the AGA DC Chapter is continuing to award a CASH PRIZE ($100 in the form of an Amazon gift card) at the end of each quarter (i.e., September, December, March, June) to the member who sponsors and/or recruits the most new members during the quarter. Quarterly new member referral contest winners will be announced in the newsletter. July-September 2024: Daniel H. McGrath, Jr With your help and dedication, we can achieve our Chapter's 10% growth goal of new members this year! Don't miss out on the great chance to win a CASH PRIZE, and help our Chapter! Make sure your name and AGA ID are included in the membership form of new recruited members!! Please note the membership referral/sponsoring application is a three-step process: New members should create a "My AGA Account" on the AGA National website New account login details will be sent to the email provided during registration (Step 1) Within your "My AGA Account," new members must complete their AGA membership application and include the "Recruited by Member ID" and/or "Recruiter's Name" within the Demographics data page of the application. Recruitment/Sponsoring winners will be contacted via email and announced in the following quarter's newsletter. The Membership Committee looks forward to continuing to grow our membership! (NOTE: Previous quarters’ winners are ineligible for future prizes in the same program year.)
Welcome New Members!
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Attention to all new members! Join us at the next monthly chapter luncheon and you will be entered in the raffle for a gift card!
New Members cont'd.
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Final Words The Newsletter Team welcomes you (or welcome you back) to the first edition of The Washington Connection of this new program year 2025-26! Our Chapter President, Crystal Wolf, and all our volunteers have been working hard for you to plan and organize various training, networking, and entertainment events. We hope you will take the advantages of actively participating in many of these chapter events, as presented in this fall edition of the newsletter, to further benefit your professional needs. If you have any suggestions and/or would like to become a volunteer of AGA DC Chapter, let us know today at agadc@agadc.org! We are a volunteer organization, and the community is stronger when we are united and help each other! With the ongoing operational changes and workforce optimization, on top of the Federal fiscal year-end activities and annual audit season, the Newsletter Team wishes you all good luck for the busy season, and appreciates all the hard work you have made to advance financial management excellency, and most importantly to prove this is talented, strong, and resilient community. Our sincere THANKS to your service for the financial management community and our Country! The AGA DC Chapter Newsletter Team Thomas Chin, Claire Chen, Monique Llanos, Hao Nguyen, Simcha Kuritzky, Victor Thomas PS: If you have any suggestions on featuring the important work you do, or simply have any words you want to share about public service, our newsletter team always welcomes your ideas and contents to be included in the next chapter newsletter. Please click here to visit the survey and feedback site today!
See a complete list of Chapter leadership at: AGA DC Chapter Leadership. To contact any of the AGA DC Chapter Officers please send an email to: agadc@agadc.org
AGA DC Chapter Officers & Directors
Crystal Wolf Chapter President Wendy Allen Chapter Treasurer Wendy Morris Chapter Secretary Cherry Ung Chapter Director (Appointed) Veronica Baird Chapter President-Elect Brittany Hopwood Chapter Treasurer-Elect Thomas Chin Chapter Director (Appointed) Megan Brien AGA National – Chapter Services Manager mbrien@agacgfm.org Paul Marshall Chapter Past President NCC Representative Mona Amatie Chapter Past Treasurer David Baskin Chapter Director (Appointed)
John Lynskey Senior Advisor Evelyn Brown Awards Committee Delphia Wilson Corporate Sponsors Lal Harter Senior Advisor Monthly Luncheon Program Jeff Steinhoff Awards Committee Dylan Gilbert Corporate Sponsors Monthly Luncheon Live Ops Salim Mawani Senior Advisor Strategy Pat Wensel Awards Committee Elizabeth (Izzie) Yi Corporate Sponsors Paterne Koukpesso ACE Reporting Mentorship Virginia Robinson Awards Committee Brittany Hopwood Finance Committee Shepherd Brown ACE Reporting Monthly Luncheon Program Lauren Peck CGFM Samuel Crawford Finance Committee Tonya Baker Annual Gala/Special Events Tiara Mizelle CGFM Spencer Ham Finance Committee Cherry Ung Annual Gala/Special Events Corporate Sponsors Member Services Melanie Geeseman Communications Terri Dawson Finance Committee Karen Brown Annual Gala/Special Events Lydia Tamblyn (Miller) Communications Alicia Pelikan Historian Annalena Winer Annual Training Program Jennifer Wells Communications Brad Grams Historian Meg Gill Annual Training Program Sara Mahaffey Communications Anthony Richards Member Services Christy Beck Annual Training Program CPE Coordinator Shauna Erickson Communications David Baskin Member Services Jennifer Torres Annual Training Program Maurice Preston Community Service Jamison Howell Member Services Julia Duquette Annual Training Program LaVerne Mason Community Service Cherice Washington Membership Young Professionals Tyler Hampton Annual Training Program Niko Lojanica Community Service Giovanni Leon Membership Orinda Basha Awards Committee Michelle Paul Young Professionals Makia Robertson Membership Claire Chen Mentorship Newsletter Victor Thomas Newsletter (Photographer) Megan Curtis Mentorship Simcha Kuritzky Newsletter (Publication Columnist) Jennifer Meade Strategy Chad M. Willhite Monthly Luncheon Live Ops Sonia Jolly Strategy Cody Wolfe Monthly Luncheon Live Ops Joslyn Marshall Strategy Young Professional Craig Freeman Monthly Luncheon Live Ops Danielle Burrell Webinars Victoria Abril Monthly Luncheon Live Ops Tyler Gall Webinars Peter Moore Monthly Luncheon Program Michelle Bowers Webinars Bo Shevchik Monthly Luncheon Program Noah Kaufman Webinars Paul Lionikis Monthly Luncheon Program Jeff Ledford Webmaster Alexis Alfaro-Trejo Monthly Luncheon Virtual Areeba Rizvi Monthly Luncheon Virtual Christina Low Webmaster Katherine Rexroad Monthly Luncheon Virtual E. Marie Butler Webmaster Keith Freundlich Monthly Luncheon Virtual Howie Simanoff Webmaster Thomas Chin Newsletter Christel Pico Young Professionals Monique Llanos Newsletter Shannon Johnson Young Professionals Hao P. Nguyen Newsletter
AGA DC Chapter Volunteer Roster
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