Kicking Off the New Program Year
A note from our President
Hello DC Chapter Members,
My first day as your new chapter president has begun on July 1, 2025! I am grateful for all the support and trust you are putting in me this year. It will be no easy feat, but I have an amazing board and team of volunteers to support me in making sure this is a great year for our members.
As we begin this program year, we’re excited to continue building a strong, inclusive, and engaged community of government accountability professionals. This year, the AGA DC Chapter is placing a renewed focus on membership—strengthening our foundation and expanding our reach. In response to the evolving federal landscape and recent workforce shifts, our Membership Committee is launching a strategic refresh of our initiatives.
We are committed to:
- Connecting new members with valuable Chapter offerings, including networking events and CGFM certification resources.
- Expanding our outreach to include professionals from state and local governments, broadening our community and impact.
- Enhancing member retention through personalized engagement—welcome emails, event incentives, and tailored resources.
- Boosting participation with exciting new programs, including monthly new member raffles at luncheons and quarterly referral prizes for our most active ambassadors.
Invite a Friend, Win $100! We encourage all members to refer friends, coworkers, and colleagues to join AGA. When your referral signs up as a new member (pro-rated starting in August), they can enter your name in the referral field. Each referral gives you a chance to win a $100 prize in our quarterly drawing!
Your goals for this year are ambitious yet achievable:
- Increase overall membership by 10%
- Grow our Young Professional and Student membership by 10%
- Retain 98% of our current members
If you have ideas on how we can achieve these goals, we would love to hear them! Please reach out to Giovanni Leon (giovannileon@KPMG.com) or me (cwolf@akela-llc.com) with any suggestions or questions regarding membership.
With your continued support and enthusiasm, we are confident that the 2025–2026 year will be one of growth, connection, and shared success.
Crystal Wolf
AGA DC Chapter President