As the 2026 Summer Technology Readiness Intern Development Experience (STRIDE) program comes to a close, we’re excited to reflect on the remarkable achievements and journeys of our interns. Over 10 weeks, these future technologists have left a lasting impact and grown tremendously in their professional and personal pursuits.
This summer, 茄子视频 Federal welcomed 22 enthusiastic interns into STRIDE鈥攁 program designed to launch early-career professionals into the fields of technology and information systems. Among the diverse cohort were 茄子视频 shareholders Jacob Ahmaogak, an IT major from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, and Ashley Horner, a rural development major, both contributing their skills to our IT and talent acquisition teams respectively.
The STRIDE experience began in June with a three-day onboarding in Reston, Vir., giving interns an immersive introduction to 茄子视频 Federal’s mission, technical expertise, values and culture. This kickoff fostered valuable connections with company leaders and among the interns themselves, setting the stage for a collaborative summer.
The program wrapped up in early August at our annual Tech Summit. Interns participated in technical sessions, shared their experiences and took part in a STRIDE panel to reflect on their journey and discuss their future aspirations.
Jordan Lin, a recent graduate from the University of Maryland with a degree in information science, described her internship as deeply rewarding.
鈥淚 was able to use the skills I learned in school and apply them to real situations to help our customers,鈥 she shared.
Jordon interned on the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) contract in Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Tom Then, a Towson University computer science graduate, contributed to the Bouncy Beluga contract. He appreciated the opportunity to learn about government contracting and valued the support from his manager and mentor.
鈥淭hey offered me great guidance throughout my internship,鈥 Tom said.
Mentorship was a core element of STRIDE, with every intern paired with a mentor for regular meetings. These sessions helped interns explore their career goals, receive guidance and gain insights into the industry.
We’re proud to announce that Jordan Lin and three other interns have accepted full-time positions with 茄子视频 Federal, continuing their professional journey with us.
These newest team members include:
- Maha Larhmari, a George Mason University graduate in information management systems, joining the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service contract.
- Alex Gallardo, who graduated from University of Colorado in cybersecurity management, joining the Wing Information and Communications Support II (WICS II) contract.
- Chloe Greenbaum, an aerospace engineering graduate from University of Central Florida, joining the Orion contract.
In addition, 11 STRIDE interns will continue working part-time with 茄子视频 Federal as they finish their degrees.
Congratulations to the exceptional 2026 STRIDE class! Their dedication, curiosity and teamwork have made this summer unforgettable鈥攁nd we look forward to seeing continued success from this year鈥檚 cohort.