
Thursday, May 01, 2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm:
Presenter: Fritz Pietrzak and Jose Rodriguez Rueda
Topic: Stand-Up Meeting: CDC NCEZID OAMD Systems Administrators

Stand-Up meetings are back and better than ever! Senior Linux System Administrator Fritz Pietrzak and Linux System Administrator Jose Rodriguez Rueda delve deep into their roles at CDC and the services the provide on their contract. Learn about their goals, challenges, current projects, and what drives their passion for the work.
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BeVera at CDC/NCEZID/OAMD Presentation Slides​​​​​​
Thursday, January 31, 2025
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenter: Vincent Lott
Topic: BeVera's 2025 Vision

In this Lunch & Learn session, BeVera's CEO, Vincent Lott outlines the company’s 2025 goals, strategic direction, and key initiatives. Watch the discussion to gain insights into what’s ahead and how the team is working toward a successful future.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenters: Team BeVera
Topic: Favorite Summer Memory or Activity

For July's Lunch and Learn, we invited our team to share stories about their favorite summer memories or activities. You won't want to miss all the laughs, heartwarming stories, and nostalgic throwback pictures from our favorite times under the sun! From beach trips and running 10Ks to family reunions and remarkable vacations we'll be reminiscing about the moments that made our summers unforgettable.
Wednesday, May 15. 2024
12:00 noon to 12:30pm
Presenters: Carmela Jones & Kayla Lott
Topic: HR Updates

Tune in as your HR Department gives an in-depth update on current and upcoming affairs. Watch as Carmela and Kayla give demos in Paylocity for performance evaluations, recognition & rewards, community, and more! This Lunch & Learn is perfect for getting answers to your frequently asked questions, as well as refreshing yourself on common procedures such as submitting a leave request in Unanet.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenter: Amy Farmer McEver
Topic: Antartica Travel Vacation

Amy McEver found life is completely different in the southern hemisphere when she went on a life changing adventure in Antartica. She encourages everyone to take the opportunity to see the penguin colonies and whales and learn about the incredible beauty of the glaciers and icebergs. It was exciting to hear all about this adventurous and life changing trip!
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Antarctica Presentation Slides
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenter: Team HR
Carmela Jones & Kayla Lott
Topic: Paylocity & Unanet Training

Paylocity is our Employee Information system. We use it to recruit, onboard and maintain employee info as well as connect our BeVera Team community. We are also launching our 4th quarter performance reviews. We'll show you how to navigate Paylocity.
HR will also show you what to expect in our transition from ESP-21 to the Unanet timecard system.
Please join us with your questions and a desire to learn and connect through Paylocity!
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Tutorials: Paylocity Performance Review Video
and Tutorial Presentation Slides
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenter: Team BeVera
Topic: Best or Favorite Vacation

Our Team members will share their favorite or best vacations!
Traveling to beautiful locations making memories with friends and family. We'll share what we saw and learned about other cultures and history.
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Thursday, October 13th, 2022
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Trianna Lawson
Topic: Mental Health within Minority Families

Growing up in an African American and Hispanic home, mental health was not a topic of discussion. Every family should know how important being able to express your feelings at home is in building the foundation to becoming a fully functioning, self-sufficient adult in the future. There should be a safe space to open up and be vulnerable to release the pressure that everyday life places onto us. Trianna will share some tips and truths she's learned.
PowerPoint Presentation Here!
Thursday, May 26th
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Linda McCrary
Topic: Leadership Tips

Leadership!
Building strong relationships is the foundation of Leadership.
How do you build them? Why is it crucial? I'm glad you asked! Please join us at our next session to gain some insight. See you there!
Thursday, April 7th
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Team share.
Topic: Picture Day!!

It's Picture Day at BeVera! Please bring a picture that you can share with the team and give a 60 second chat on why that picture is special to you. It can be a picture of a vacation, event, family member, etc.
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Thursday, March 24th
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: James Oney
Topic: Fire Safety & EDITH

James is a retired Panama City, Florida Fire Fighter. He will be sharing some key Fire Safety information & EDITH skills to keep you and your family safe. What's EDITH, you ask? Join us and he'll tell you all about it!
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Thursday, February 24th
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Carmela Jones
Topic: Paycom Employee Portal

Do you know how to update your personal info, pull a copy of your paystub or W2, change your tax info? Join Carmela as she shows you how to navigate the world of Paycom or at least the employee Portal.
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
11:30am to 12:30pm:
Presenter: Carmela Jones and Kayla Lott
Topic: Stress Management in the Workplace: The Importance of Self-Care for our Mental Health

Let’s talk about stress, mindfulness, and workplace well-being! Your HR team, Carmela and Kayla, will shared key insights on managing job-related stress, instilling self-care in your daily routine, and navigating uncertainty and change! This Lunch & Learn is packed with helpful information and resources on ways to keep your mind healthy.
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The Importance of Self-Care for our Mental Health Presentation Slides
Thursday, September 26, 2024
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenters: Krisna Pandya
Topic: BeVera Corps: Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Krisna Pandya shares about how she partnered with BeVera's CEO, Vincent Lott to fufill her practicum project requirement, while simultaneously building out one of BeVera's next projects. Learn about the process to creating BeVera Corps, how we can stop the next pandemic, and how you can get involved!
Thursday, June 13, 2024
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenter: Suzannee Condon
Topic: Stand-Up Meeting

Join us for our 3rd Virtual Stand-up Meeting! Our coworker Suzanne Condon, from the CDC NCEH Communications and Admin Support contract, will be sharing insights into her role as a BSC Committee Member. Tune in as she delves into the dangers of PFAS and discusses which household products may contain these chemicals.
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
12:00 noon to 12:30pm
Presenters: Brian Taitt & Pooja Gala
Topic: Our Work Supporting CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health (DRH)​

It's Black Maternal Health Week and we have the perfect presenters to commemorate this week of awareness! Our CDC NCCDPHP Reproductive Health Communications team is armed with a wealth of knowledge and have presented an excellent insight to their work and the importance of black maternal health! This is the second in a series of Virtual Stand-up Meetings. Our various contract teams present a short update as to what services, accomplishments and future projects BeVera employees provide to the CDC.
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
12:00 noon to 12:30pm
Presenter: NCIRD TEAM
Topic: Stand-up Meeting

This is the first in a series of Virtual Stand-up Meetings. Our various contract teams will present a short update as to what services, accomplishments and future projects BeVera employees provide to the CDC. The NCIRD Data Quality Support Services team presented an excellent insight to their work!
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Wednesday, August 31 , 2023
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Presenter: Team BeVera
Topic: Favorite Recipe or Best
Food/Dish I Ever Ate!

We are slowly wrapping up Summer and heading into the Fall and Holiday season. So, we are doing the BeVera version of The Best Food I Ever Ate or Made. We’d love for you to share your Favorite Recipe or Best Food/Dish I Ever Ate!
What makes it the best or favorite recipe or food? Share the recipe or name of the place/restaurant of your favorite dish and feel free to share pictures!
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BeVera Best Recipes and Places to Eat List!
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Alyson Charles-Gray
Topic: Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

“Alyson Charles-Gray is a Public Health Analyst with BeVera Solutions, LLC, and will be a five year Pancreatic Cancer Survivor this April. With the knowledge that surviving this type of cancer is rare, Alyson has committed herself to spreading awareness of the disease by sharing her story of healing. This presentation will feature information on Pancreatic Cancer signs and symptoms, treatment options, improvement in survival rates, and healthy lifestyle changes to minimize disease recurrence”.
Thursday, November 10th, 2022
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Jane Welch
Topic: Supporting Mental Health with Hygge

The Danish concept of hygge has gained significant popularity in the United States over the past five years. Join us as we explore what hygge is (and isn’t), the personal and professional benefits of hygge, and the ways that hygge habits can support our mental health and well-being.
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Thursday, September 15th, 2022
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Gwena Mouzon Thomas
Topic: Mental Illness Awareness

Gwena is a member of NAMI -National Alliance for Mental Illness and has become involved in helping to spread community awareness of mental illness. She will bring us some insight on how we can help our loved ones and support family members who may be struggling especially since the pandemic.
Thursday, April 21st
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Dr. Nickell Dixon
Topic: Planning Group Travel Trip

Have you ever wanted to plan a group vacation with your besties or family? Come to this session where you will learn some interesting tips, insights and steps on planning your next group travel trip. Let's start travelling!
Thursday, March 10th
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Dr. Patricia Talbert
Topic: Health and Wellness:
Did you know?

Dr. Pat will present some not so well known health and wellness facts to help you take control of your mind and body to reduce stress and live a healthier life. You'll be surprised by what you learn!
Thursday, February 10th
12:00 noon to 12:45pm
Presenter: Adrian Ramsey
Topic: Working with Vision Loss

Take a minute to close your eyes and attempt to open Microsoft Outlook. Now, send an email to a customer. Adrian is legally blind and will show us how he uses technology to perform his job and other important tasks.
Presenters receive our exclusive coffee mug as a
Thank You!
