PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Prachee J. Devadas, President/CEO

Expanding Our Information Technology Services

At SEI, information technology is the glue that binds everything we do. As our client base continues to grow, so do our skills in information technology. In fact, our Division of Information Technology Services has grown by more than 50 percent in the past year, and with that growth has come broader and deeper expertise. Because of the important role information technology plays in the operation of any business or agency today, we have set our sights on expanding our skills and service offerings to keep up with—and contribute to—technology innovations. Internally, SEI uses increasingly sophisticated technology systems to manage data, tasks, and business processes. Through Web 2.0, data management, and other applications, we also provide our clients with access to the information they need when they need it. I invite you to watch this newsletter and our Web site as we announce new information technology services—services that we will deliver with the same dedication to excellence and innovation that has marked our success in providing management support. Stay tuned!

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Devadas Congratulated by Senate and House Members

After attending several events in honor of the 46th Annual National Small Business Week award winners, including one held at the White House, Prachee J. Devadas, president and CEO of SEI, was formally congratulated by three members of the U.S. Congress and by the Montgomery County Council in Maryland. More>>

National Small Business Week Award Images

Click here to view a gallery of images, including photos from three events held in honor of the 46th Annual National Small Business Week awardees.

SEI Continues to Enhance its Communication and
IT Services

From the creation of a quality improvement Web site and virtual library for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to the delivery of research and writing services in support of the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, SEI’s Divisions of Information Technology and Communication Services are kicking it up a notch. More>>

SEI CARES

SEI Continues to Support National and International Community-Based Projects

This summer, SEI provided support to the organizations listed below. Click on each organization's name for more information about its mission and history.

American Cancer Society. In memory of Wilhelmina Coy, mother of SEI Deputy Project Director Carol Coy, SEI made a financial contribution to support cancer research. Mrs. Coy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.

House of Ruth. SEI, a member of the President’s Circle of the community-based shelter in Washington, DC, made a financial contribution this year to help House of Ruth continue to provide services and support to women and children.

National Institutes of Health Children’s Inn. SEI donated funds in support of the 2009 21st Annual Children’s Inn Gala Celebration and the Children’s Inn Campaign for the Woodmont House.

S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat).
As a Seraphim sponsor of S.O.M.E.’s 40th Anniversary Inaugural Concert, SEI's monetary contribution was used to purchase food, clothing, and medical care for the hungry and homeless of Washington, DC. The concert recognizes those who have served and been served at S.O.M.E. over the years.

SEI also donated school supplies, including backpacks, composition books, pens, pencils, glue sticks, rulers, and erasers, to 73 children housed at S.O.M.E.’s Independence Place. This is the third consecutive year that SEI has donated school supplies.

Stepping Stones Nigeria. SEI made a small financial contribution to this organization, which is focused on building sustainable futures for some of the Niger Delta region's many disadvantaged children. This donation was made in honor of Patricia Riley, grandmother of Nastasha Cartledge, a former logistics coordinator. Nastasha recently returned to school full time to finish pursuing a degree in teaching.

NEW CONTRACTS

SEI Awarded First DOT Contract

In July, SEI was awarded its first contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), “Renewing the Focus on the Blue Ribbon Panel: Educating Policy Makers on Seat Belt Use Disparity.” Through this three-year contract, SEI will assist in securing key African American leaders and organizations to create a new voice for encouraging seat belt use in African American communities. More>>

SEI Wins HUD IDIQ

This month, SEI was awarded a sole source contract to provide services to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract includes a one-year base plus four option years, during which SEI will help HUD implement policies and changes to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs. Along with strategic planning, SEI will provide management, writing and editing, assessment, training and logistical, and administrative assistance. More>>

NEW STAFF, NEW EXPERTISE

Divisions of Information Technology Services and Communication Services

In line with our commitment to enhancing our information technology and communication services, SEI has hired two new writer/editors and two graphic designers, as well as an application developer and a JAVA developer.

Information Technology

• David Chang,
  JAVA Developer
• Luyin Sun, Application Developer

Communication Services

• Nancy Balow,
  Writer/Editor II
• Michael Dowling, Senior Graphic Designer
• Carla McClure,
  Writer/Editor III
• Anthony Nash,
  Graphic Designer

Janelle A. Williams, Editor
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