A Day for Feds | Resource Guide
Thank you to all our vendors that helped make “A Day for Feds” possible! This is a list of all the people that made today possible and their contact information.
HEADSHOT PHOTOS
Ginny Thomas, Ginny Filer Photography
@ginnyfiler @ginnyfilerphotography_branding
LinkedIn
MAKEUP
Valerie Hammer, Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry
@mizchynuhdoll @beautifully40plus
LinkedIn
HOSt
COFFEE
Agape Coffee Co, Mobile espresso cart catering
REAL ESTATE
Paige Payne
A licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with LONG & FOSTER representing buyers and sellers in Montgomery County. My team services clients in all three jurisdictions (Maryland, DC and Virginia).
I specialize in first time home buying, rentals, relocating and home sales for those who are leaving their current property. Reach out for any of your real estate needs and I am happy to help.
301.787.0045
paige@janefairweather.com
Sophia Ferderer, Jennifer Vo, Jen Vo Property Group
sjuferd@kw.com
Lorraine Gottlieb, Re/Max Real Estate
lorrainegottlieb20854@gmail.com
Kerri Murphy, Kerri is Key
@kerriiskey
CAREER and Coaching ADVISE
Brian Stauber, Stauber Coaching and Consulting
Career and wellbeing coach dedicated to being an authentic partner on your journey through life. My practice is centered on helping clients create space to look within themselves, understand their values and needs, create actionable plans, and achieve long-lasting results that create a better life for themselves and the world around them. Areas of expertise include career transitions, stress and burnout, fostering healthy habits, and more. Session rates offered on a sliding scale to those in financial need.
brian@staubercoaching.com
Bri Semmel, The Semmel Group
brianna@semmelgroup.com
Sofi Gonzalez, SMG Partnerships
sofi@smgpartnerships.com
Kate Juhl, local university career advisor
Kate has worked in higher education career services for nearly 20 years, including 13+ years in the DC area.
bourdowk@gmail.com
Karen Chopra, Chopra Careers
karen@chopracareers.com
Ellyn McKay, CEO Vision
ellynmckay@ceovisionllc.com
Bonnie Lessans, Flex Professionals
Bonnie@flexprofessionalsllc.com
Michelle Manassah, Pull the Focus
Executive Coach supporting leadership and job transition
michelle@pullthefocus.com | 202-841-9624
Michelle is an executive coach supporting professionals in high-conflict, high-ego, high-stress environments with career transition, expanding leadership skills, confident negotiating, overcoming burnout and helping pull their big dreams into focus. She sends a monthly-ish newsletter providing leadership, job transition and confident negotiating tips and she's always open for LinkedIn connections. Newsletter sign up and LinkedIn
Valerie Fleming, career/leadership coach
vfleming6@gmail.com
Deborah Cohen, DFC Consulting
resume builder/linkedIn tips
dfccounsulting.llc@gmail.com
Lauren Albright, writer and editor
Le.albright15@gmail.com
Shakshi Stylist
styleshiftwithsakshi@gmail.com
FINANCE
Kara Fransted, CFP® KMH Financial Services, LLC
kara.fransted@lpl.com
Maria Cantoni, Financial Empowerment Center
Mjcantoni@britepaths.org
Legal
Professor Alan Blakley
General legal questions/resource afbmont@gmail.com
Mental Health
Elissa Lopez, Ellie Mental Health
ELopez@elliementalhealth.com
Special Thanks to our Extra Hands during the day-of: Marcia Torres-Sawyer, Cherrelle Morrison, Cathy McCarthy, Nicole Holland, Ki-yong Park, Lisa Schneider, Jenn Zussman, Paola Kocerha
DONATIONS
Sophia Ferderer and Jennifer Vo provided Bagels from Bethesda Bagel
Coffee Cart courtesy of Agape Coffee Cart
Sportrock Climbing Center (Rio)
Fantasticks Gelato
Nando's Rio
Fit4Mom, @fit4mommoco - Fitness + community for every stage of motherhood
Kentlands & Lakelands Living magazine (Jenn Zussman)
Pop for a Cause
Pearl and Rose, redefining mid-life
Peterson Companies (property management of Rio, Gaithersburg)
OTHER RESOURCES
FedBrain.ai- consultancy turning federal institutional knowledge into data and workflow intelligence for AI and GovTech innovators.
Free Coaching by Van Waes Coaching
Montgomery County Library Job Board
MPDU (Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit): fixed rent for those that are under a certain income limit.
Gaithersburg Resource for Federal Workers
Montgomery County resources for Federal Workers
Reddit thread for Fed Workers (not endorsed, so please fact check)
Reduced Price Headshots for Federal Employees | Silver Spring, MD
I was honored to provide free headshots to federal employees recently impacted by job loss and uncertainty. While I can’t continue offering them at no cost, I still want to help. That’s why I’m offering discounted headshot sessions in my studio—$150 instead of the usual $375—over the next few months. If this could be helpful to you or someone you know, please reach out. I’m here to support however I can.
Supporting Federal Employees in Transition
I had the opportunity to offer free headshots to federal employees (or anyone effected by the new administration) who have recently been let go and are facing an uncertain future. It was a small way to help, and I was truly moved by how much this resonated and brought hope.
While I can’t continue offering free sessions indefinitely, I do want to make professional headshots as accessible as possible for those in need. For the next few months, I’ll be offering discounted studio headshots for federal employees at $150 (regularly $475)—a way to keep this going while covering my costs.
This is also extended to any Washington Post employee effected by the recent layoffs!
Hair and Makeup
If you are interested in a short 35 minute hair/makeup before your session, Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry is offering an $85 discounted session. Her studio is 2 minutes away and we could coordinate a date where you go straight from her studio to mine.
If this could help you or someone you know, please reach out. And if you’re in a position to help others, whether through resources, connections, or just encouragement, let’s continue finding ways to lift each other up.
Here is a link to others also working to uplift our community during this time.
Mini Headshots for Federal Employees | Silver Spring, MD
Feeling the impact of current changes? Join me on Thursday, February 13, for complimentary mini headshot sessions (with 5 digital images!) Let’s help you feel confident and ready for what’s next.
Mini Headshots for Federal Employees
I know times are tough right now, especially for federal employees or anyone affected by the current administration’s changes. If you’re feeling the impact and could use a professional headshot—for LinkedIn, job hunting, or just to boost your confidence—I want to help.
On Thursday, February 13, I’m opening my studio for one day of mini headshot sessions at no charge (15 minutes each) for anyone in need. No strings, no catch—just a little something to support you during this uncertain time.
It includes 5 digital images.
If this sounds like something you or someone you know could use, please use the link below to snag a spot. Let’s get you feeling confident and ready for whatever comes next.
note: this does not include hair/makeup
