Betsy Blakney, CPP APMP Fellow, CKM (Class of 2009)
Director, Proposal Operations (Retired)
CACI, Inc.-Federal
Bio
A member since 2009, Betsy has served as APMP CEO, COO, Secretary, and the Eastern Regional Representative of APMP International, the Chair for the NCA chapter, an APMP Certification Mentor, a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel of Experts for the APMP Body of Knowledge, as an Assistant Editor of the former APMP Journal, and co-authored the APMP Industry Glossary of Terms. A Certified Proposal Professional (CPP), Betsy spent many years serving as the lead facilitator for the APMP Quick Start Practitioner course at regional and international conferences.
What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?
Being an APMP Fellow means I have demonstrated significant leadership and dedication to APMP's organizational growth and development from a programmatic and membership orientation.
What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?
Delivering my IGNITE Talk at the 2016 Bid and Proposal Con in Boston. My topic was "Making a Difference - One Book at a Time," - a story of my role as a steward of a Little Free Library in my community and becoming a literacy warrior in my 60s.
What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?
Align yourself with an experienced mentor, listen carefully, and never stop learning.
