Laura Prietula

The IGNITE 2024 Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their field. As the recipient of this esteemed award, Dr. Prietula has exemplified unparalleled dedication and visionary leadership, setting a standard of excellence for their peers.

Leaders who truly understand what it takes are setting an example that encourages engagement and motivates and pushes others on their teams and within their organizations to do the same. Who are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together. Exceptional leaders who stand out for their willingness to drive BOLD approaches and innovative engagement strategies while supporting a culture shift that values collaboration, open communication, transparency, and partnership… Show more

Leaders who truly understand what it takes are setting an example that encourages engagement and motivates and pushes others on their teams and within their organizations to do the same. Who are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together. Exceptional leaders who stand out for their willingness to drive BOLD approaches and innovative engagement strategies while supporting a culture shift that values collaboration, open communication, transparency, and partnership between and across the Federal government and industry partners. Show less

Across the Federal sector there are promises to break down silos; claims of greater transparency; words like collaboration, communication and trust becoming part of what is required for forward movement. These leaders are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together. And doing so selflessly, without expectation for personal gain but instead, for the betterment of the industry. Exceptional leaders from across government and industry who stand out from the crowd for… Show more

Across the Federal sector there are promises to break down silos; claims of greater transparency; words like collaboration, communication and trust becoming part of what is required for forward movement. These leaders are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together. And doing so selflessly, without expectation for personal gain but instead, for the betterment of the industry. Exceptional leaders from across government and industry who stand out from the crowd for their willingness to drive BOLD approaches and innovative engagement strategies while supporting a culture shift across the Federal sector which values collaboration, open communication, transparency, and partnership between and across the Federal government and industry partner ecosystems. Show less

The FedHealthIT100 honors those individuals recognized for driving change and advancement in the Federal Health Information Technology and Consulting Market. Nominated and chosen by their peers, some common themes among those who were selected include the desire and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, to go above and beyond, to drive innovation, and to give back to the larger Federal Health IT and Consulting community.

Over the years, the federal government has modernized, innovated, streamlined and enhanced its internal processes and IT However, this is a challenging task given the long-lasting legacy systems and the massive size and complexity of federal programs. For instance, the Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest health care system in the U.S., and the Defense Department has requested a record-breaking investment of $145 billion in research, development, test, and evaluation for modernization… Show more

Over the years, the federal government has modernized, innovated, streamlined and enhanced its internal processes and IT However, this is a challenging task given the long-lasting legacy systems and the massive size and complexity of federal programs. For instance, the Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest health care system in the U.S., and the Defense Department has requested a record-breaking investment of $145 billion in research, development, test, and evaluation for modernization and innovation in its fiscal year 2024 budget. Additionally, the General Services Administration has created several governmentwide programs and platforms over time to simplify the transition to cloud and other digital processes for federal agencies.

These examples are just a glimpse of the extensive innovation efforts in government. National security, health, safety, education, scientific advancement, global competitiveness, supply chain management, connectivity and public transportation, among others, all rely on constant investment in technology and innovation. As a result, federal IT leaders play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of the nation. In recognition of their achievements, expertise and vision for bringing their agencies into the future to better serve the people, we have identified the best of the best among WashingtonExec’s Top Government Tech Leaders to Watch in 2023. Show less

Honored for exceptional contributions to federal IT.

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Office of the Secretary of Defense Group Achievement Award – outstanding contributions to the Patronage Expansion Working Group and the implementation of the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 that was the largest patron expansion in more than 65 years.

Innovation award - Vet360 https://www.fedhealthit.com/2019/05/fedhealthit-2019-innovation-award-winners-announced/

Cloud Category - uLINK https://www.fedhealthit.com/2016/04/2016-fedhealthit-innovation-awards-finalists/

Master in Science - graduated Summa Cum Laude