NOTICE: Due to high demand, one-on-one counseling is by appointment only and may require additional scheduling time. For urgent SAM-related contract or payment issues, email apex@gmu.edu after registration.

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Biography

Lorie Henderson joined the team with more than 39 years of combined military, federal, and private industry contracting/acquisition experience procuring and administering a wide range of products, services, and construction. She recently retired from the Federal Government as a Procurement Analyst/Small Business Professional of the Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) at Langley AFB, VA. She has a Master’s Certificate in Contracts Management, with George Washington University, and a BS in Social Science with Colorado State University – Pueblo. Ms. Henderson is Level III DAWIA certified in Contracting and is an active member of NCMA, with a CFCM certification. Lorie is passionate about working with small businesses and wants to help them navigate through the federal contracting processes.

“She's amazing! I love how knowledgeable and accessible she is, and she's given me some really great tips on how to navigate the various government tools… I always leave a session inspired, encouraged, and equipped to take steps in the direction of progress. I can't speak highly enough about Lori H.!”

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Biography

Lorie Henderson joined the team with more than 39 years of combined military, federal, and private industry contracting/acquisition experience procuring and administering a wide range of products, services, and construction. She recently retired from the Federal Government as a Procurement Analyst/Small Business Professional of the Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) at Langley AFB, VA. She has a Master’s Certificate in Contracts Management, with George Washington University, and a BS in Social Science with Colorado State University – Pueblo. Ms. Henderson is Level III DAWIA certified in Contracting and is an active member of NCMA, with a CFCM certification. Lorie is passionate about working with small businesses and wants to help them navigate through the federal contracting processes.

“She's amazing! I love how knowledgeable and accessible she is, and she's given me some really great tips on how to navigate the various government tools… I always leave a session inspired, encouraged, and equipped to take steps in the direction of progress. I can't speak highly enough about Lori H.!”