Nazirah is a marketing, proposal, and project management professional with with over a decade of experience in various industries, ranging from energy, environmental consulting to accounting and healthcare staffing. A Baltimore native and recent graduate of the APMP Leadership Academy (Cohort 3), she is passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She has additional experience with nonprofit grant writing and grant consulting.

Martha is the Sr. Manager of the Capture Advancement Team for Collins Aerospace. She leads a team of capture center professionals, including proposal specialists and a graphic designer in support ofthe Connected Aviation Solutions Capture Center. She is the President/Chapter Chair for APMP Chesapeake. She is an APMP-certified Proposal Manager with 25+ years of proposal and capture management experience.

Brenda Crist has 25+ years of experience providing capture management, proposal management, and proposal writing support. She has been a Vice President at Lohfeld Consulting since 2008. She is certified by APMP at the Professional Level, is an APMP Fellow, and is an APMP Certification Instructor.

Dennis is the Corporate Capture and Proposal Coordinator for Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) with over 15 years of proposal experience. In his current role, he assists ANSER’s management team identify suitable opportunities, develop and execute capture plans, and draft compelling solutions. He also manages the corporation’s proposal process and trains staff in capture planning and proposal development.

Melissa Shoemaker is Vice President of Proposal Operations at Compass Government Solutions, bringing more than 13 years of experience in federal government contracting, capture, and proposal management. She is APMP Foundations Certified and trained in Shipley capture and proposal methodologies, with a proven record of leading complex proposal efforts across the Defense, Healthcare, Military Readiness, and Social & Behavioral Science sectors. Melissa excels at shaping win strategies, ensuring compliance, and positioning proposals for competitive success. She is deeply passionate about small business growth, advancing the proposal profession, mentoring peers, and elevating proposal best practices particularly for lean, high-performing teams. Melissa currently serves as Vice Chair for Programming and Hosting for the APMP Chesapeake Chapter.

Ms. Chambers is a seasoned Proposal Manager with 16 years of experience and has been supporting the Business Development efforts for Global Science & Technology, Inc. since 2018. She currently serves as the APMP Chesapeake Chapter Membership Chair from 2020.

Olta is a results-driven professional with a proven track record of leveraging adaptability, deep focus, and time management to propel organizational growth with over 15+ years of Business Development Experience. Self-motivated professional with exceptional communication skills, accountability, and perceptiveness. Adept at approaching challenges with an open mind and demonstrating strong leadership through active listening and persuasive communication. With robust background in strategy development, she has achieved success in her career journey.

DescripSherri Harim is a seasoned Proposal Professional with 30+ years of experience and has supported proposal development and management efforts for Smartronix, LLC (now SMX) since 2001. She currently is the VP of Proposal Operations and leads a team of Proposal Managers, Proposal Coordinators, Knowledge Managers/Specialists, and a Solutions Architect. She has specific experience in process development and implementation and continuous process improvement. She is APMP Foundations Certified and will be an APMP Leadership Academy Charter Graduate in early 2025.tion goes here

Monika “Mo” Crannell serves as Director of Proposals for Yulista Holding, LLC. She is a highly effective proposal manager with more than 20 years’ experience in the defense industry. She has experience refining business development processes, fostering cross-functional communication channels, and mentoring team members. She has been a member of APMP since 2014 and maintains a Professional-level certification.

Danni is a Senior Proposal Manager at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with 17 years of experience in proposal management. She is APMP Foundation Level certified and has supported compliant, on-time proposal efforts for U.S. Government programs, including initiatives related to national security and military efforts. She is also a published writer and former reporter who has worked at several media outlets.

Danni is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and is a married mom of two daughters, Brooklyn and Elle, and enjoys skiing, soccer, and trips to the beach.