Ascend Government Capability
Ascend Presentations, LLC
UEI: XLT1EQUPG7E9
CAGE: 16QW9
SAM.gov - Active | Available for direct award, BPA, or subcontracting arrangements
Woman-Owned Small Business; WOSB - Self-Certified
EDWOSB - Certification in Review
State of Colorado LLC – active and in good standing
ABOUT
Ascend Presentations equips government agencies and contractors to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact in every high-stakes environment.
Federal, State & Local Agencies | Prime & Subcontractors | Professional Services Firms
• Leadership & executive communication training
• Presentation skills training & coaching
• Briefing readiness
• Oral presentation & interview coaching
• Team communication & collaboration
• Audience-aware & inclusive communication
• Workforce communication & professional presence
• Customizable programs aligned to client needs
DIFFERENTIATORS
Government-focused. Contractor-ready. Immediately applicable.
• Government-tailored communication & leadership training
• Programs customized to agency and contractor environments
• In-person, virtual, and hybrid delivery
• Security-cleared trainer available for sensitive environments
• Named trainers with public-sector experience
• Founder with operational leadership & government familiarity
• Single point of accountability; coordination through delivery
KEY PERSONNEL
Lisa Ricci | Manager, Managing Member, President & CEO
30+ years in operations, federal contract administration, and program management. Former GSA Contract Administrator and GovCon RFP Program Manager, managing 25–30 active contracts simultaneously. Founded Ascend Presentations in 2025 with full operational, financial, and compliance accountability. Ascend's operational backbone - one point of contact from contract to delivery. That operational depth ensures every engagement is managed with the same rigor and accountability clients expect from the training itself.
Jessiee Datino | Senior Communication and Leadership Development Consultant
Specialized in government RFP interview coaching for architecture, engineering, and consulting firms. Coaching credited with $20M+ in bid wins for WGI, Inc. — including a confirmed win at Sarasota Airport. Holds active security clearance and background clearance for work with minors. Government and public-sector training experience includes Sandia National Laboratories, DOT, Space Force, NASIC, NSIC, and school districts nationwide.
Jess Orchin | Communication & Leadership Development Consultant
Nationally recognized consultant delivering measurable, same-session results across corporate, technical, and leadership teams. HBA, Ivey Business School; case author for Ivey Publishing and Harvard Business Review. Client experience spans defense, financial services, technology, agriculture, legal, healthcare, and public higher education across North America.
Diana Brittain | Communication & Leadership Development Consultant
20+ years designing and delivering communication, leadership, and facilitation programs across legal, government, education, and corporate environments. Ranked 11th in Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Creator of the 3M Framework. Government experience includes Denver Juvenile Court.
NAICS
- 611430 (Primary) – Professional and Management Development Training
- 611699 – All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- 541618 – Other Management Consulting Services
- 611710 – Educational Support Services
PCS
- U099 (Primary) – Education/Training, Other
- U008 – Education/Training, Curriculum Development
- R408 – Program Management/Support Services
- R499 – Professional Support, Other
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