NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER Chapter • Jun 25, 2026

Mentor Circle Breakfast Boosts Relationships, the Exchange of Ideas and Next Generation of Leaders

Thank you to everyone who joined the chapter's GovCon Advancement Mentoring Engagement (GAME) Mentor Circle Breakfast in June. It was an excellent morning of meaningful discussions, new connections and shared perspectives from government, military, and industry professionals.

A special thank you to our featured speakers, Jennifer Ellison, program manager, FAA Contract Tower Program, and Stephanie Perlick, chief operating officer, Evans Inc., and moderator Ellesse Krall, principal, Evans Inc., for sharing their insights and helping set the stage for thoughtful mentor circle conversations.

The chapter is also grateful to its sponsors, Evans Inc. (Platinum Sponsor) and Mild Red LLC (Silver Sponsor) for supporting this event and the GAME Committee's mission to foster mentorship, collaboration and professional growth across the GovCon community.

Events like these demonstrate that mentorship is more than career advice. It's about building lasting relationships, exchanging ideas and strengthening the next generation of leaders. As an added impact, proceeds from GAME events support STEM scholarships and educational grants.

Thank you to everyone who participated. The chapter looks forward to seeing you at the next GAME event.

Event Photographs

Jennifer Ellison, program manager, FAA Contract Tower Program, and Stephanie Perlick, chief operating officer, Evans Inc., and moderator Ellesse Krall, principal, Evans Inc., pose for a photo at the June event.
Jennifer Ellison, program manager, FAA Contract Tower Program, and Stephanie Perlick, chief operating officer, Evans Inc., and moderator Ellesse Krall, principal, Evans Inc., pose for a photo at the June event.
At the June event, mentor circles tackle meaningful discussion topics and share their perspectives, creating conversations that extend well beyond traditional networking.
At the June event, mentor circles tackle meaningful discussion topics and share their perspectives, creating conversations that extend well beyond traditional networking.