We’re proud to share that Bixal CEO Carla Briceno has been named a 2026 Engage Federal Citizen Services 150 honoree. This list recognizes leaders who are driving federal service delivery forward with purpose, collaboration, and real-world impact. 

This honor reflects how Carla leads with empathy, intention, and a deep commitment to public service. At a time when government and industry must collaborate with urgency, humility, and shared purpose, she’s meeting the moment by making government services more human-centered, effective, and future-ready.  

What Sets Engage Leaders Apart? 

The 2026 Engage Federal Citizen Services 150 honorees are nominated and selected by their peers. Nominees were evaluated using a prescribed rubric, with the following six characteristics serving as core evaluation criteria. These qualities reflect what it truly means to lead with purpose, collaboration, and impact in today’s Federal environment: 

1. Open Communication: They share insights-through events, published thought pieces, or open platforms like LinkedIn – because they believe transparency and shared knowledge drive progress. 

2. Mission-Focused Thinking: Their perspective extends beyond organizational walls. They prioritize the needs of the communities they serve, actively seeking feedback and collaboration to drive better outcomes. 

3. Reliable Partnership: They lead with clarity, humility, and accountability. These individuals are trusted partners who understand their role – and the roles of others – and consistently deliver on shared goals. 

4. Community Presence: These leaders are actively involved. Whether at events, in working groups, or through mentorship, they show up, contribute, and help lift the entire ecosystem. 

5. Perspective-Seeking: Engaged leaders welcome input from a wide range of stakeholders – including users, partners, and community voices – to inform more complete, inclusive, and effective solutions. 

6. Innovation-Minded: They challenge the status quo. By championing new technologies, processes, and ideas, they help drive progress and adaptability in an increasingly complex environment. 

These characteristics were defined as being drivers to Engage GovCon and provide all leaders across government and industry a model for how to collaborate, engage and thrive. 

Leadership That Drives Real Change 

Carla’s recognition as an honoree reflects her commitment to people-centered progress and purposeful leadership. In her recent blog, Leading Through a New Government Contracting Era: A CEO’s Perspective on What This Moment Demands, Carla shares how government contractors can respond to today’s realities with clarity, speed, and human focus. 

 She explores how to: 

• Rebuild public trust through transparency and small wins 

• Use emerging technologies like AI responsibly and practically 

• Center delivery around real people—not just platforms 
   

See the official announcement and the full list of 2026 Engage Fed Citizen Services 150 honorees at OrangeSlices.ai.