Modernizing Without Disruption. Ad Hoc and GSA, DOT, & US Army Leaders on Balancing Mission and Innovation

Transformation is not waiting for permission. It is already underway across federal agencies, reshaping how missions are executed, how systems are built, and how outcomes are delivered.

In this session of Engage. Leading Change. Federal Technology Operational Excellence, we bring together a group of federal and industry leaders who are not just talking about transformation, they are actively driving it inside some of the most complex and high-stakes environments in government.

This conversation goes beyond theory. It gets into what it actually takes to modernize while maintaining performance, how to scale innovation inside constrained systems, and where leadership makes the difference between progress and friction.

You will hear from:

• Kris Saling, Chief Technology Advisor and Strategy Lead for US Army Manpower and Reserve Affairs
• Dr. Justin Ubert, Chief of Cybersecurity and Operations at the DOT Federal Transit Administration
• Tamika Spencer, Business Management Division Director at GSA
• Sophie Myers, Vice President of Veterans Affairs at Ad Hoc and former VA Veterans Experience Services Portfolio leader 

Moderated by Greg Gershman, Co-Founder and CEO of Ad Hoc, this discussion brings a grounded, real-world perspective on what it takes to lead change across government today.

If you are navigating modernization, scaling digital services, or trying to balance innovation with operational stability, this session offers practical insights from leaders doing that work right now.

Watch the full conversation to hear how transformation is actually being delivered across federal agencies, and what it takes to lead it effectively.