Sama Goldstein Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Management consulting, done differently. At Navigate, we tackle pressing problems for large and complex companies. Our work goes well beyond strategy. We're hardwired to deliver measurable, sustainable impact by focusing on what ultimately drives business performance: the way people work together.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Business Process Team- Facilitated the process and created the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) IT Integration Strategy Playbook that was presented to Cisco’s Chief Information Officer. This 80+ page playbook defined a streamlined approach for Cisco’s IT engagement model, developed a shared definition of full M&A IT integration, and aligned processes to.

Federal Insurance Directorate (FID) at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Organizational Effectiveness and Team Lead: Led a 100+ page capabilities assessment for FID, a public service flood insurance program. The assessment analyzed capabilities (e.g., people, process, technology) needed to fulfill FID’s strategic goals. Managed a team of 5.

Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) at General Services Administration (GSA) - Managed the development of two Federal Government websites: CIO.gov and CFO.gov. Management tasks included wireframing, content creation, and quality control. Regularly collaborated with the coding team to understand potential roadblocks and ensure timelines were met..

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) at General Services Administration (GSA) - Oversaw Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) under the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) program alongside the Cybersecurity Program Manager. Communicated regularly with 30+ JAB-authorized CSPs, drafted and reviewed content materials for CSPs, and utilized Trello.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Created best practice tools and templates for 750+ IT functions at midsized companies. Clients utilize these tools to achieve measurable results in strategic planning, budgeting, infrastructure, applications, and enterprise architecture- Assessed and analyzed 200+ midsized companies’ budget survey data through Excel and SPSS. Aggregated survey data.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Managed the logistics and a $60,000+ budget for the Excellence in Government Program (EIG), a leadership program serving more than 450 senior government leaders annually- Established and maintained new relationships with 250+ organization leaders to enhance the EIG program experience. Participants in the program collaborate with these organizations.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

- Researched the best educational routes for refugee high school students failing Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOLs) in order to propose policy alternatives for increasing these students’ pass rates- Regularly consulted with and prepared refugees for employment opportunities, providing advice and guidance on interviewing skills and techniques.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Researched policies and procedures for the J-1 and H1-B visa process for physician immigrants practicing medicine in the United States- Examined and evaluated J-1 and H1-B visa information provided by the American Medical Association (AMA) and conducted interviews with medical staff at University of Maryland School of Medicine, Georgetown University.

Master Of Public Policy (Mpp), Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Batten Graduate Council, Virginia Policy Review (Associate Editor), Big Brothers Big Sisters (Mentor).

Dual Degree: Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Philosophy; Ba, Religion & Culture

Activities and Societies: Leadership Tech (Lead Facilitator), Women’s and Gender Studies Mini Conference (Planning Committee), Students.