J29 Celebrates Kathy Dass as a 2026 “Disruptive Tech Change Agent” Award Winner

Millersville, MD – J29, Inc. (J29) is proud to celebrate the achievement of our Vice President of Programs and Delivery, Kathy Dass, who has been selected as a 2026 “Disruptive Tech Change Agent Award” winner. This recognition honors leaders who move beyond discussion and actively shape the future of public sector technology through meaningful action and innovation.

The award is presented by FORUM to highlight individuals who are building practical solutions that modernize government systems and elevate the impact of federal technology programs. Kathy’s leadership exemplifies this spirit of progress. Tasked with overseeing all of J29’s active programs, and delivery of such programs under contract, Kathy’s leadership and expertise consistently advances the missions of the clients we serve and reflects the values that define J29’s approach to service, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

“J29 is entering an era where program delivery expectations are constantly being pushed to new heights of disruptive change for the better – through desires for innovation, inter-woven expertise, cost-savings, and high-quality operations. Kathy’s leadership has been instrumental in J29’s journey of disruptive change on the programs and missions that we support and she continues to raise the standard for what exceptional program leadership looks like,” said Nick Vass, President of J29.

Kathy will be recognized at the “2026 Disruptive Tech Summit and Awards Ceremony” (Summit) on March 17^th in Arlington, Virginia. The Summit brings together leading voices and innovators in the federal technology ecosystem for an afternoon of demonstrations from prominent artificial intelligence companies, real world solution showcases, and a keynote address from leadership of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – an agency that J29 is heavily committed to supporting.

“This recognition doesn’t surprise me at all. Kathy brings a rare combination of deep expertise, thoughtful leadership, and genuine heart to everything she does. From the moment she joined J29, she’s elevated how we think, how we lead, and how we deliver – not just through innovation, but through the way she cares about our people and our mission. This award is a reflection of who Kathy is every day, and we’re incredibly grateful she’s part of the J29 family,” said Tracy Mills, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of J29.

Kathy’s work at J29 has long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality strong client partnerships and thoughtful program delivery. She brings curiosity, strategic thinking, and operational clarity to every program she leads. This recognition affirms not only her achievements but also the broader impact she has on J29’s mission to support health and human service programs with integrity expertise and innovation.

Congratulations, Kathy, from all of us at J29.

About J29:

Founded in 2017, J29 is an employee centered health and human service consulting company committed to valuing its people and empowering them to deliver meaningful impact for patients, beneficiaries, and citizens.

J29 focuses on the processing, review, and analysis of health and human service claims, records, cases, data, and audits. The company supports commercial, State, and Federal programs by leveraging skilled people, efficient processes, and modern technology to provide clinical, policy, and compliance expertise. Through analytics, automation, and compliance focused workflows, J29 helps ensure accuracy, integrity, and efficiency in health and human service operations.