A Message from the PY25 Chapter President

Program Year 25 President's Letter

Welcome to Program Year 2025!

The new year is officially here and your Gateway Chapter leadership is already hard at work to bring you an exciting lineup of events and educational opportunities. We started with a FAR/DFAR Mid-Year Update webinar in September, and coming up on October 18th is our in-person Meet N Greet at Chicken N Pickle. Don’t miss it—it’s a chance to connect with fellow CM professionals, enjoy some games, and have a blast!

We’ve got a mix of hybrid, virtual, and in-person events planned this year, so there’s something for everyone. From GenAI to contract closeout, we’re covering the full spectrum! And speaking of making things happen, I want to give a big shoutout to our incredible volunteers who keep this chapter thriving. Laurinda, Suzanne, Jay, Tawanda, Joe, and Steve have been holding it down, and this year we’re excited to welcome Jessica, Sacandice, and Christina to the leadership team!

As your chapter president, my goal is to strengthen our community and create more opportunities for learning and connection. Got a topic you’re passionate about? Let us know! I can’t wait to meet all of you—whether it's online or in person. Let’s make this year one to remember!

Cheers To PY25!

Milva Finnegan
President, St. Louis Gateway Chapter, NCMA