Innovators in Motion 2025 Topic -
Building the Future: Scouting and the Trades
This discussion will explore how innovation in transportation and construction is shaping not only our physical world but also the next generation of leaders. Just as Scouts are taught to be prepared, resourceful, and community-minded, today’s industry leaders are navigating uncharted terrain with vision and resilience. We’ll examine how the core values of Scouting—leadership, service, and integrity—align with the bold innovations redefining how we move and build.
Panelists:
- Scout Representation: Sam Young, Architecture Student
- Transportation Expert: Kate Mattice, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
- Construction Expert: Josh Foreso, EVP, HITT Construction
- Education Expert: Dr. Anne Kress – President and CEO of Northern Virginia Community College
Moderator, Mimi Geerges, C-SPAN
C-SPAN Moderator:
Mimi Geerges
Mimi is a guest host on C-SPAN’s flagship LIVE morning call-in show, “Washington Journal.” She also works with clients on executive media coaching, strategic communications, and event consulting. She has extensive hosting, interviewing, and producing experience in broadcast, cable and radio including ‘Government Matters” on WJLA/ABC7 in the DC market and world-wide on American Forces Network. She produced and hosted a public affairs interview program on PBS affiliated WHUT-TV and on Sirius-XM Radio.
Mimi has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master’s in Science, Technology and Public Policy from George Washington University.
