ABOUT
The vision of the Leadership and Mentoring Program began in 2013 under the direction of Bob Wolff, PhD, F.ASCE, F.SAME, former executive director of SAME National Office, and has grown over the last decade to develop leadership skills and professional growth of our local SAME Post’s young professionals.
The program is a unique opportunity for Young Professionals, Junior Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers to be mentored by SAME Fellows and senior leaders from government and private sector while developing their leadership skills through focused educational sessions. The program includes monthly meetings with these industry leaders to discuss various topics regarding leadership and professional growth. A select group will be chosen to participate in the program, based on applications submitted, and can earn up to 20 PDHs over the course of the year.
TYPICAL ANNUAL PROGRAM:
- Monthly in-person sessions in the DC/NoVA region
- Optional* attendance at these other special events (*if events are held):
- ASCE Outstanding Projects and Leadership (OPAL) Awards Banquet
- Army Engineer Association Castle Ball
- ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala
- Various Articles, SAME Videos and TED Talks on Leadership Discussions
ELIGIBILITY
Open to mid-career SAME Young Professionals who are a current members of the DC or Northern Virginia Posts. Preference is to those who have a minimum of 5 years of professional services work experience under the age of 40 years.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications open in November with a deadline in early December. The first event will start in January following selection notifications.
TUITION
- Complimentary for full-time government participants
- $500 for industry participants
- $300 for Small Business industry participants
FACILITATORS AND CONTACTS
SAME DC Post
- Bree Beal, MBA, CAP.CF.APMP, LSSYB, LEED AP, WELL AP – bbeal@kcct.com
- Philios Angelides, PE, F.ACEC, F.SAME – angelidesp@gmail.com
- Bob Murphy, PE, PMP – robert.murphy@parsons.us
SAME NoVA Post
- Ed Chamberlayne, PhD, PE, F.SAME – ed.chamberlayne@primeeng.com
- SMSgt Brad Wilson – bradwilsonem@gmail.com
Meet the 2025 LMP Class!
APPLICATION INFORMATION
In addition to basic identification information (name, current role, firm/org, email, LinkedIn profile, etc.), please be prepared to answer the following narrative questions:
- SAME Post(s) affiliation and Member number
- Licenses and Certifications
- Educational Degrees / Field of Study
- Describe your present position and scope of responsibility (years in profession)
- Describe your participation in SAME, including positions held on SAME Board or Committee
- Describe your expected outcomes from this program and how you will use it for your future career goals.
- Professional Headshot
- Program Agreement Document (signed by you and your supervisor)
This is a highly-competitive application process and all items in the application must be completed to be considered for the program.
If you have any questions, before, during or after the application process, please reach out to the program facilitators.