SDI is excited to launch into 2020 with game changing clients across space, technology, healthcare, women's leadership, veterans, military caregivers and more.

As we enter a new decade, here's a brief look back at highlights of our 2019 and our clients who are changing the world. 
THEIA SATELLITE NETWORK
The Theia Satellite Network was named by CG/LA as a Top 10 US Infrastructure project. The award, given by General David Petraeus, recognized Theia Group’s mission of digitizing the world economies for the first time through its constellation of remote sensing satellites.  
HIDDEN HEROES
The TODAY show was centerstage as the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes campaign hit Indianapolis and the Indy 500, with a special segment hosted by Hidden Heroes Chairman Tom Hanks and Ambassador Savannah Guthrie, plus a performance by Sheryl Crow among the special events for military caregiver families. 


DHA TAKES COMMAND
9.4 million TRICARE beneficiaries are gaining a better understanding of their benefits thanks to our team embedded with Deloitte creating innovative communications solutions for the Defense Health Agency.
BREXIT OR?
The global impact of Brexit was top of mind as the Deputy Ambassadors of Ireland and the UK, and the EU spokesperson joined Susan Davis for a robust conversation.  
GLOBAL WOMEN MILITARY LEADERS
Women in uniform throughout the world share many of the same issues, evidenced in the discussion Susan Davis moderated at the SDI produced Joint Womens Leadership Symposium. Over 1,000 women in uniform from 30 countries participated in the annual two day conference, sponsored by Sea Service Leadership Association.  
Link to US Army Article by Joe Lacdan
CONTRACTING TRENDS
Thomas Romeo, U.S. General Manager for MAXIMUS Federal, joined the Federal News Network podcast Views from the Corner Office to discuss federal contracting trends and the future of federal technology.




OPERATION RESILIENCY
The Independence Fund’s Operation RESILIENCY program reunites military units who are at high risk of suicide around positive experiences and team bonding. The first weekend was covered by an embedded reporter from the Wall Street Journal.





AT THE TOP
MajGen James A. Kessler, USMC (Ret), was introduced as the new President and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation through a series of media interviews across military, veterans and national media outlets.



A GREAT ARMY DESERVES A GREAT MUSEUM
The Washington Post Metro section ran a front-page behind the scenes story of the soon- to- be -open National Museum of the U.S. Army.



ABOVE AND BEYOND
Fifteen inspirational employers of all sizes joined the ranks this year of those who are honored for going above and beyond to support their National Guard and Reserve employees.  Supported by DOD agency Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award has only been given to 280 employers since 1996.

LONGEVITY MARKET
The fast growing longevity market is spawning thought leaders , policy makers, regulators and entrepreneurs who flock to the multiple summits Mary Furlong hosts with the support of SDI . And Susan Davis continues her work in Ireland on SALLI (Smart Ageing Living Labs of Ireland), a global hub for smart ageing technology, products and services.


ONCE EVERY DECADE!
We were delighted to host our IPREX agency partners from around the world for the global IPREX partner conference, and especially delighted The Washington Post invited us in for eye opening presentations on the future of media.


FIGHTING HUNGER
EVP Judy Whittlesey has led the Board of Directors of The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) through a period of transition this year, with a new President soon to be announced. FRAC continues to be the gold standard and the leading national nonprofit organization working to eradicate poverty-related hunger and undernutrition in the United States.


IRISH AWARD
Congratulations to our Chairman Susan Davis , pictured here with Ir ish America co-founder Patricia Harty, for being named to the 2019 Irish Business 100!

DIPLOMAS NOT DOWRIES
Despite the growing tensions and violence in Afghanistan, Razia Jan’s Zabuli School for girls and the Razia Jan Institute continues to thrive. Nearly 700 girls are now being educated, and graduates have the opportunity to continue their education at universities in Kabul or through midwifery school.

For nearly a decade, Susan Davis has served as Board Chair for Razia Jan's foundation, Razia's Ray of Hope, and SDI has been proud to support the organization's important mission. We were especially proud this past year when SDI's suggested campaign theme, "Diplomas Not Dowries", was adopted as the foundation's official tagline.

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Wishing all a prosperous new decade!

- Susan Davis International