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On this World AIDS Day, we honor the lives lost to HIV and stand with people living with HIV today. We also recognize the scientists, clinicians, public health leaders, and community organizations whose tireless work drives progress toward ending the epidemic. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2025

Today, we’re reflecting on gratitude, community, and the small moments that make BLN24 feel like more than a workplace. This year’s Thanks-A-Mamba potluck brought our in-person team together for food, laughter, and a whole lot of personality (as you’ll see in the Reel 👀). At the same time, our remote teammates joined in with a hybrid celebration, sharing stories, trivia, and virtual plates of their own. Whether in the office or across the country, we show up for each other, and that’s what makes this team special. Wishing everyone a warm and restful Thanksgiving!

Today, on National Rural Health Day, we turn the spotlight on the essential workers and resilient communities that make up rural America. From long distances to healthcare cost, we recognize the unique obstacles rural residents face in accessing quality care. Equitable health is not a privilege, it is a right—and it is fundamental to the stability of our entire nation. Ultimately, the future of rural health will be built on accessibility, innovation, and well-being. #NationalRuralHealthDay #NHRD #RuralHealth #HealthEquity

We’re excited to welcome Hayk Rachidian as BLN24’s new Vice President of Technology! Hayk brings more than 27 years of leadership excellence in technical delivery, cloud modernization, solution architecture, and large-scale federal program implementation. His background includes leading complex modernization efforts, driving multi-cloud strategies, managing enterprise data platforms, and overseeing high-performing technical teams across Civilian and Defense agencies.  In this new role, Hayk will guide BLN24’s technology growth strategy—shaping our federal market expansion, strengthening technology partnerships, and driving capture and proposal excellence across our Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence portfolios. He will be a key member of our executive team, advancing our mission to deliver innovative, next-generation solutions that help federal agencies achieve meaningful impact.  Hayk’s proven track record of leading large programs, winning major federal contracts, and architecting mission-critical systems will elevate BLN24’s ability to scale with purpose, precision, and excellence. Please join us in welcoming Hayk to the BLN24 leadership team! 

AI is redefining how government serves its people—driving faster, smarter, and more human digital experiences. This Wednesday, November 12 Jordan Stoltz, Madhu Thanvi, MPH, PMP, CSM, CUA, and Jeamay Palo are attending American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) CX Summit: Delivering AI-powered Digital Services in a Modern Government on behalf of BLN24, joining public and private sector leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping service delivery, accessibility, and trust across digital experiences. As agencies modernize systems and design more human-centered services, BLN24 continues to advance conversations that drive responsible, user-focused innovation, empowering both citizens and employees through smarter, more connected solutions.

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to spotlight two members of the BLN24 team Cody Hogge and Victor Zelocualtecatl, whose lived experiences remind us that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off. In this special edition of our Lived Experiences series, Cody and Victor share how their military values of integrity, teamwork, and mission-focus continue to shape the way they show up every day — for our clients, our colleagues, and our community. At BLN24, we’re committed to supporting those who have served, not just today, but every day, by creating space for their voices, investing in their growth, and building teams that reflect resilience, leadership, and purpose. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve. Your dedication inspires us to commit, inspire, and elevate together.

The creative industry is evolving fast — and Adobe MAX 2025 made that clearer than ever. From conversations about AI and workflow to reminders about the enduring importance of story, craft, and empathy, our team left Los Angeles inspired by where design is headed next. In our latest recap, we explore what stood out most: creativity that adapts, craftsmanship that endures, and why everything we make will always be designed to solve.

In the creative industry, mentorship and inspiration are vital to growth; whether they come from direct guidance or learning from afar. Getting to meet Matthew Encina and Allan Peters at Adobe MAX 2025 was a full-circle moment after years of following their work, learning from their content, and applying their lessons in my own creative journey. Matthew Encina has always inspired me through his hands-on approach to online education and his dedication to creative self-growth. I admire how deeply he leans into curiosity—like turning simple hobbies of office design and 3D printing into full fledged research and physical product activations. As an online educator and storyteller, he openly shares his process through platforms like Mod Musings, Inc. and Youtube, inviting others grow alongside him. In my own work, I now take focused time in physical pinups, stepping back and self-critiquing, and creating a workspace that helps me function better. Allan Peters has made design (especially logo design) remarkably approachable and accessible through his short process reels and his best-selling book, Logos That Last. His session at Adobe MAX was a masterclass in humility and craft — diving into his lived experiences and proud creative moments, growing his agency, Peters Design Company, over the past decade, and refining a logo design process that has stood the test of time. With his insight, I've adapted my own design process to be heavy on vast sketched-base ideation and formulated focused client review presentations that always move the product forward. Walking away from this week, I’m reminded how crucial it is to have creative role models who not only shape how we work, but also why we create (passion, passion, passion). I'm grateful for the inspiration, and for a creative community that leans into craftsmanship of what we do. Thank you BLN24 for supporting my growth and our creative team’s development with the chance to attend #AdobeMAX.