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David Hughes, MPA

Two decades of high-level experience spanning federal and non-governmental agencies. As CEO of The Hughes Group, LLC, I specialize in bridging the gap between private sector innovation and the $600B+ federal marketplace. What I bring to the table:

  • Federal Sales Certified: GovClose Certified

  • Proven Regulatory Compliance: Managed compliance for a multi-billion dollar federal portfolio and successfully recovered over $10 million in misused funds.

  • Global Strategic Experience: Roles with the U.N. Security Council, US State Department, Open Society Foundation, Office of General Council and the US Peace Corps Ukraine.

  • Education: Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Central European University, Budapest, Hungary. BA Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

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