Jose Arrieta Recognized Among OrangeSlices’ 2027 Federal Health 150 Honorees
Jose Arrieta has just been recognized as being among OrangeSlices’ 2027 Federal Health 150 Honorees
Engagement has always mattered in Federal Health. Heading into 2027, it matters even more. Technology and AI are reshaping how organizations operate and deliver, how acquisition and competitive strategies continue to evolve, and in the ways government and industry leaders are being challenged to move faster, think differently, and find new ways to advance the mission. Through all of that change, relationships, trust, shared knowledge, and a willingness to work across traditional boundaries remain essential.
The 2027 Engage Fed Health 150 recognizes the leaders who are helping make that happen. Selected with input from the broader Federal Health community, these are executives who stand out not simply because of the positions they hold or the organizations they represent, but because of how they engage: They share knowledge and perspective; they make meaningful connections; they create opportunities for others; they give their time; they bring people together; and, perhaps most importantly, they understand that strengthening the community around them ultimately strengthens the Federal Health mission. Across VA, HHS, CMS, Defense Health, and the broader Federal Health ecosystem , this year’s Engage Fed Health 150 includes established executives, as well as leaders whose influence continues to grow. Different roles. Different organizations. Different perspectives. What connects them is a demonstrated commitment to showing up, contributing, and helping move the community forward.
The list of 2027 honorees and the criteria used for their selection are included below. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and those volunteers who took part in the review, continuing to elevate those who are #doingitright.
#EngageGovCon Leaders
What Sets Engage Leaders Apart?
Engage leaders don’t all look alike, work for the same types of organizations, or contribute in the same ways. But there are characteristics that consistently distinguish the leaders their peers identify as making a meaningful impact.
Nominees are evaluated using six core criteria:
- Open Communication: They share knowledge, insights, and lessons learned because they understand that informed communities are stronger communities.
- Mission-Focused Thinking: They look beyond their own organization’s interests, keeping the Federal mission and the communities being served at the center of their thinking.
- Reliable Partnership: They build trust through collaboration, accountability, humility, and follow-through. They are the people others want at the table when something important needs to get done.
- Community Presence: They show up and contribute. Through events, working groups, mentorship, introductions, or everyday engagement, they invest in strengthening the community around them.
- Perspective-Seeking: They actively seek out different experiences, expertise, and points of view, recognizing that better understanding leads to better decisions and better outcomes.
- Innovation-Minded: They are willing to challenge assumptions, explore new technologies and approaches, and help their organizations and communities adapt to what comes next.
These characteristics were defined as being drivers to Engage GovCon and provide all leaders across government and industry a model for how to collaborate, engage and thrive. The official announcement is available here.
Nominated by Peers. Selected by Peers.
This is central to what makes Engage meaningful. Engage leaders are nominated by people who see their impact firsthand and selected through a peer review process using the criteria above. Recognition isn’t based on title, company size, revenue, or simply being highly visible. It reflects the broader reputation a leader has earned through how they participate, contribute, collaborate, and help others succeed.
Being recognized as an Engage leader means your peers have noticed how you show up and the difference you make. That’s what it means to Engage. #engagefedgov
About OrangeSlices
OrangeSlices PBC. Playful Name. Serious about strengthening the GovCon community through trusted, independent, and mission-focused intelligence, insights, and connections. Operating as a Public Benefit Corporation, our mission is to support a more competitive, informed, and connected Federal marketplace by making actionable information and meaningful engagement accessible to organizations of every size. We exist to help Federal government and industry IT and consulting leaders more effectively identify, engage, and collaborate with one another, while shining a spotlight on the leaders and companies that are #doingitright. Our responsibility and commitment to the community is to remain independent as we grow and to serve the broader mission above all else. We do not lobby. We do not bid on contracts. Our role is to provide credible, vendor-neutral insights, elevate the conversations that matter, and create opportunities for government and industry leaders to connect, learn, and succeed together. Through one of the most engaged audiences in GovCon, OrangeSlices PBC has become a trusted daily touchpoint for leaders across the Federal IT and consulting community.
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- 1) are accessible to all organizations and their teams, small to large.
- 2) will assist Federal government and Industry IT and consulting leaders to more effectively identify and engage with each other.
- 3) shine a spotlight on those leaders and companies that are #doingitright.