Baroni Podcast Series

Discover the business behind government.

The Greg and Camille Baroni Podcast Series – Inside the Business of Government offers a front-row seat to the federal acquisition system and the leaders driving it forward.

Hosted by Mike Derrios and presented by the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University's Costello College of Business, the podcast features insightful conversations with experts exploring the policies, decisions, and innovations shaping the future of government contracting.

Rebuilding the Acquisition Workforce

In this episode of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center podcast, host Mike Derrios speaks with Soraya Correa, CEO of the National Industries for the Blind and former DHS Chief Procurement Officer, about the critical challenges facing the federal acquisition workforce, including historic attrition, heavy workloads, and the loss of experienced mentors. See full episode description and transcript.

About the Guest
Soraya Correa, widely recognized as a trailblazer in federal government contracting and now serving as CEO of the National Industries for the Blind, has long been passionate about developing and championing people. That passion shines through in this thoughtful and engaging conversation about the acquisition workforce and its vital role in public service.