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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/proposalmetrics</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-07-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Coffee Chat: Proposal Metrics That Matter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>How do you measure success beyond the win rate? Join us for a conversation on the key metrics proposal teams track—cycle time, compliance scores, cost-to-propose, and more. Share what works for your organization, how you use data to improve processes, and creative ways to visualize performance for leadership. Whether you’re a metrics enthusiast or just starting to track KPIs, this session will help you turn numbers into actionable insights for better proposals.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/coffee-chat-ai-venting-session</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Coffee Chat: AI Venting Session - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ugh, Ai. Let’s vent about it. We know it can be great but join this coffee talk for a safe space (no Ai bots allowed!) to vent about everything from seeing it everywhere to, of course, the terrible Ai slop. Or anything else about Ai that you need to vent about! Don’t hold back and join our virtual rage room against Ai, before we return back to work…with Ai. *No Ai used to write this description, obviously.* See you there!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Coffee Chat: AI Venting Session - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kelli Axley, CF APMP, is a Proposal Coordinator at Woolpert with experience supporting strategic pursuits across architecture, engineering, and geospatial markets. An active leader within the APMP MidSouth Chapter, she is dedicated to advancing the proposal profession through collaboration, continuous learning, and the adoption of emerging technologies that support business development success.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/fatigue</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Designing for the Fatigued Evaluator - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Here is a hard truth about proposal evaluation: Tired evaluators do not hunt for your value propositions. They skim right past them . If you want to protect your hard-earned win themes and make your document effortlessly easy to score, you must treat your visual layout as a core strategic tool. Join us this month as we explore how simple, intentional layout choices can format the evaluator's journey and directly improve your win rates. Plus, we will provide phrases you can use when faced with review comments complaining about "too much white space."</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Designing for the Fatigued Evaluator - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachael Towle is the Founder and Owner of Mercury Prime Consulting LLC, where she delivers specialized geospatial, aviation, and infrastructure proposal support to small and mid-size companies. Her background includes driving proposal success for Atlantic (now WGI Geospatial) and Woolpert. Rachael earned her CF APMP certification within her first year as a proposal manager and has proudly chaired the APMP MidSouth Chapter since January 2024. She holds a BS in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude). As Chapter President, Rachael is dedicated to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment to help MidSouth continue to grow.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/mentalhealth3</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/649f737632d0246f0240741c/6f6bc423-829c-46e1-9c6a-68f11daeb63c/Slide5.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Burnout: What it Looks Like and How to Recover - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Proposal burnout is a very real and common challenge faced by government teams who consistently operate under high-pressure deadlines, complex requirements, and demanding review cycles. Recovery begins with intentional rest and mental decompression — allowing yourself and your team to step back, celebrate the effort invested, and acknowledge the emotional toll of the process before jumping into the next task. Rebuilding momentum requires a structured debriefing session where the team reflects on what worked, what didn't, and identifies process improvements to reduce friction in future proposals. Finally, investing in team morale through recognition, workload rebalancing, and open communication channels will help restore energy, rebuild trust, and create a healthier, more sustainable proposal development culture going forward.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Burnout: What it Looks Like and How to Recover - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tori Bunk is a dedicated mental health advocate committed to transforming how well-being is perceived and prioritized within the bid and proposal industry. Her advocacy work began at the 2022 APMP Bid and Proposal Conference, where she initiated important conversations about the mental health challenges facing proposal professionals. These efforts led to her appointment as Chair of APMP's Mental Health Affinity Group, a role through which she has championed greater awareness, support, and resources for industry professionals. Tori's professional foundation spans nine years in bids and proposals, beginning with an internship at a government contractor during graduate school. Throughout her career, she has helped numerous organizations establish and strengthen their proposal departments and processes—experience that has given her firsthand insight into the demanding nature of the profession and its impact on employee well-being. As a passionate advocate, Tori is dedicated to changing the conversation around mental health in the proposals industry and empowering professionals to make their well-being a priority. She currently serves as Co-Chair of APMP's Mental Health Affinity Group and is in her third year as a member of APMP's Board of Directors.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/https/mentalhealth2</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Maintaining Safe Workspaces: Championing Wellbeing - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>While the onus of create a safe workspace and culture should be driven by upper management, it is often left to individuals to build from the ground up. This session explores how proposal managers can build psychologically safe environments where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, raising concerns, and taking risks—even under the pressure of tight deadlines. Attendees will learn practical techniques for fostering open communication, encouraging healthy dissent, and responding constructively to mistakes during high-stakes pursuits. Discover how trust and candor drive stronger collaboration, better win strategies, and more innovative proposals. Whether you're leading a small team or a large capture effort, this presentation equips you to create a culture where everyone can do their best work.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Maintaining Safe Workspaces: Championing Wellbeing - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tori Bunk is a dedicated mental health advocate committed to transforming how well-being is perceived and prioritized within the bid and proposal industry. Her advocacy work began at the 2022 APMP Bid and Proposal Conference, where she initiated important conversations about the mental health challenges facing proposal professionals. These efforts led to her appointment as Chair of APMP's Mental Health Affinity Group, a role through which she has championed greater awareness, support, and resources for industry professionals. Tori's professional foundation spans nine years in bids and proposals, beginning with an internship at a government contractor during graduate school. Throughout her career, she has helped numerous organizations establish and strengthen their proposal departments and processes—experience that has given her firsthand insight into the demanding nature of the profession and its impact on employee well-being. As a passionate advocate, Tori is dedicated to changing the conversation around mental health in the proposals industry and empowering professionals to make their well-being a priority. She currently serves as Co-Chair of APMP's Mental Health Affinity Group and is in her third year as a member of APMP's Board of Directors.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/mentalhealth1</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Proposal Manager's Guide to Wellbeing - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Proposal Manager's Guide to Wellbeing tackles the unique pressures of tight deadlines, demanding stakeholders, and relentless pace. This session delivers practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and maintaining balance—even during crunch time. Learn proven techniques to protect your energy, set boundaries, and build lasting resilience so you can thrive, not just survive, in the proposal profession.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Proposal Manager's Guide to Wellbeing - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tori Bunk is a dedicated mental health advocate committed to transforming how well-being is perceived and prioritized within the bid and proposal industry. Her advocacy work began at the 2022 APMP Bid and Proposal Conference, where she initiated important conversations about the mental health challenges facing proposal professionals. These efforts led to her appointment as Chair of APMP's Mental Health Affinity Group, a role through which she has championed greater awareness, support, and resources for industry professionals. Tori's professional foundation spans nine years in bids and proposals, beginning with an internship at a government contractor during graduate school. Throughout her career, she has helped numerous organizations establish and strengthen their proposal departments and processes—experience that has given her firsthand insight into the demanding nature of the profession and its impact on employee well-being. As a passionate advocate, Tori is dedicated to changing the conversation around mental health in the proposals industry and empowering professionals to make their well-being a priority. She currently serves as Co-Chair of APMP's Mental Health Affinity Group and is in her third year as a member of APMP's Board of Directors.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/driving-engagement-from-unengaged-contributors</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Driving Engagement from Unengaged Contributors - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Driving Engagement from Unengaged Contributors - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachael Towle is the Founder and Owner of Mercury Prime Consulting LLC, where she delivers specialized geospatial, aviation, and infrastructure proposal support to small and mid-size companies. Her background includes driving proposal success for Atlantic (now WGI Geospatial) and Woolpert. Rachael earned her CF APMP certification within her first year as a proposal manager and has proudly chaired the APMP MidSouth Chapter since January 2024. She holds a BS in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude). As Chapter President, Rachael is dedicated to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment to help MidSouth continue to grow.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/the-are-we-allowed-to-say-this-out-loud-open-forum</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - The “Are We Allowed to Say This Out Loud? Open Forum - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - The “Are We Allowed to Say This Out Loud? Open Forum - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachael Towle is the Founder and Owner of Mercury Prime Consulting LLC, where she delivers specialized geospatial, aviation, and infrastructure proposal support to small and mid-size companies.   Her background includes driving proposal success for Atlantic (now WGI Geospatial) and Woolpert. Rachael earned her CF APMP certification within her first year as a proposal manager and has proudly chaired the APMP MidSouth Chapter since January 2024.   She holds a BS in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude). As Chapter President, Rachael is dedicated to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment to help MidSouth continue to grow.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/bpcdenver</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/understanding-apmp-certifications-choosing-the-right-credential-for-your-career</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/649f737632d0246f0240741c/b57ec86b-b188-4fa6-a2e5-75549e8da733/Caroline_McLaughlin_2.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Understanding APMP Certifications: Choosing the Right Credential for Your Career - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Caroline McLaughlin is Technology Board Chair for the APMP MidSouth Chapter and a Senior Manager of Proposals and Knowledge for Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI) — a social enterprise and federal contractor dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. Caroline is a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert with BA in English from the University of North Florida and an MS in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, with additional graduate studies in Information Architecture from Florida State University.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/april2026</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Content Planning: Your Proposal Team’s Secret Weapon - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rosalia Pettinato-Einhorn, CF APMP  Proposal Manager | Woolpert Rosalia is a proposal marketing professional with six years of experience helping A/E firms win public- and private-sector work. An APMP Certified Foundation (CF) professional, she enjoys blending strategy, storytelling, and design to create proposals that are both compliant and compelling. She holds degrees in Business Marketing and Visual Communications / Graphic Design, bringing a well-rounded, creative approach to proposal development. Outside of work, Rosalia loves cooking Italian food and unwinding on long walks with her German Shepherd, Eiffel—usually her favorite way to recharge after a deadline.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/march2026</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Wearing the Capture Hat as a Proposal Manager: What to Do, What to Delegate, and What to Stop Doing - About the Presenter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Caroline McLaughlin is a Senior Manager of Proposals and Knowledge with a passion for the entire BD and Proposal process. She is proud to lead the Proposal Team at Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI) — a social enterprise and federal contractor dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. Caroline is a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert with BA in English from the University of North Florida and an MS in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, with additional graduate studies in Information Architecture from Florida State University.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/feb2026</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Members Speak: Building the Chapter You Want</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/coffeetalk0325</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-12-09</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/coffeetalk0225</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-12-09</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/coffeetalk0125</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-09</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/jan2025</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-12-09</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/nov-25</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/oct-25</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-09-03</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/649f737632d0246f0240741c/9cef9f85-39a1-4f74-bd45-3401857a37bc/Todd+Baylor+Headshot.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - How Compelling Executive Summaries Enable Proposal Managers To Take Over The World - Todd Baylor is a software engineer by trade. He managed technology development teams, programs, and business units in commercial and government sectors before shifting to focus on business growth activities. He authored Agile Business Development (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965161693) and founded AgileBD™:</image:title>
      <image:caption>To empower business growth teams and individuals over processes To relentlessly deliver compelling value propositions throughout the deal cycle To transform growth organizations by applying Agile techniques to business development, capture and proposal management.  Todd helps companies develop concise, visual, and compelling value propositions -- from marketing through formal proposals. He enables change agents at all levels of business growth organizations to raise win rates, reduce bid costs, and drive transformation.  Bid teams have applied AgileBD™ to win $12B in contract awards.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/september-2025</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/august-2025</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-06-10</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/649f737632d0246f0240741c/97860ed7-0bbf-4ac2-a7d2-48a9533da0d4/WinThemeFormula.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Mastering the WIN Theme Formula: Strategies to Craft Compelling Federal Proposals - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/649f737632d0246f0240741c/15712189-ae02-4715-bc54-920d0280e704/Adelicia_Phillips_Headshot.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Mastering the WIN Theme Formula: Strategies to Craft Compelling Federal Proposals - Adelicia Phillips is a seasoned proposal manager and business development professional with nearly 15 years of experience in compliance program development, business development, process improvement, and strategic proposal development. She currently resides in Fairhope, Alabama with her husband, daughter, and two dogs named Dolly and Jasper. Adelicia holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and is highly proficient in proposal best practices, including Shipley. Her leadership and expertise continue to drive the chapter's success and growth.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/july-2025</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-06-10</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/649f737632d0246f0240741c/1749154945583-029LGXQAXRX3678BNKRG/KnowledgeManagement.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Knowledge Management: Maximize the Value of Your Proposal Content &amp;amp; Knowledge Assets - A trending topic in Proposal Management, Knowledge Management (KM) is crucial for business development in 2025.</image:title>
      <image:caption>KM, in short, is a standardized methodology for delivering the right information to the right people at the right time and in the right format to win new business. In this APMP MidSouth presentation, learn how to maximize the value of your proposal content, lessons learned, best practices, customer-related knowledge, and deal-crafting expertise. We will discuss the integration of technology and KM, cultural change and knowledge sharing, tacit versus explicit knowledge, and effective strategies to cope with rapid information growth.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Events - Knowledge Management: Maximize the Value of Your Proposal Content &amp;amp; Knowledge Assets - Presenter Bio</image:title>
      <image:caption>Caroline McLaughlin is a Knowledge Manager with a passion for transforming information chaos into clarity. With a background as a reference librarian and proposal coordinator, she specializes in designing digital repositories that ensure no draft, resource, or insight is ever lost. Caroline is a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert with BA in English from the University of North Florida and an MS in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, with additional graduate studies in Information Architecture from Florida State University. At Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI), she leads knowledge initiatives for the BD wing of a $250M Government contractor.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.apmp-midsouth.org/events/apmp-midsouth-mixer</loc>
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