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Welcoming Carenza Love to Briljent’s Health Strategy and Innovation Team

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We’re excited to welcome Carenza Love, MS, to Briljent as a Health Strategy and Innovation Consultant. Carenza brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare information technology, including over a decade with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Her work has spanned the full lifecycle of Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES)—from planning and… Continue Reading Welcoming Carenza Love to Briljent’s Health Strategy and Innovation Team

Behind the Proposal: Lessons in Clarity, Strategy, and Empathy

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TL;DR The Bid & Proposal Conference (BPC), hosted annually by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), brings together leaders in business development, capture, and proposal strategy. This year in Nashville, Briljent’s Chang Sanders, CF APMP, joined professionals from across the country to explore how the proposal field is evolving. From AI and evaluator-centered strategies… Continue Reading Behind the Proposal: Lessons in Clarity, Strategy, and Empathy

What We Learned at the 2025 State Health IT Connect Summit

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“States in conjunction with their vendor partners are embracing practical uses of AI more than I would have anticipated.” This insight from Sheila Kearney—shared during a debrief with our team—captures the spirit of this year’s Connect Summit. As Director of Health Strategy and Innovation, Sheila led our delegation through a packed agenda of sessions, panels,… Continue Reading What We Learned at the 2025 State Health IT Connect Summit

Navigating Change: The Art of Communication in System Modernization

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Introduction Hey there! Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic for anyone involved in system modernization: communication planning in Organizational Change Management (OCM). Whether you’re leading an agency, serving in an executive role at an organization, project managing a system implementation, or just someone interested in OCM for your development, this post is for you.… Continue Reading Navigating Change: The Art of Communication in System Modernization

Introducing the Health Strategy and Innovation Team: Partnering for the Future of Healthcare

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At Briljent, we know that successful healthcare transformation requires a deep understanding of both complex systems and the people those systems serve. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the evolution of our health IT consulting practice into the Health Strategy and Innovation Team, a broader, future-focused group designed to meet the changing needs of clients… Continue Reading Introducing the Health Strategy and Innovation Team: Partnering for the Future of Healthcare

Welcoming Sheila Kearney to Briljent

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A Strategic Leader in Health Innovation Sheila brings over 40 years of experience leading complex technology and operational initiatives, including over two decades dedicated to health and human services. Her background spans both the public and private sectors—from  hospitals and state agencies to large-scale vendors and consulting firms. That kind of range gives her a… Continue Reading Welcoming Sheila Kearney to Briljent

Mastering Stakeholder Management: Your Secret Weapon for System Modernization Success

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Stakeholder Management: The Key to Successful System Modernization Imagine embarking on a large-scale system modernization without properly managing stakeholder expectations. The result? Resistance, confusion, and even project failure. Stakeholder management is crucial in mitigating these risks by fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among stakeholders. In this post, we share some of the tactics… Continue Reading Mastering Stakeholder Management: Your Secret Weapon for System Modernization Success

Celebrating Our Journey and New WBENC Certification

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Celebrating Our New WBENC Certification We are thrilled to announce that Briljent has received a new certification as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) member! This milestone is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusion and a celebration of our rich history and the incredible journey we’ve been on since our founding.… Continue Reading Celebrating Our Journey and New WBENC Certification

Celebrating the Success of the IOT/GMIS PeopleSoft Financials Project: Enhancing Digital Capabilities and Training Thousands

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Celebrating the Success of the IOT/GMIS PeopleSoft Financials Project We are thrilled to celebrate the success of the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) and the Government Management Information System (GMIS) PeopleSoft Financials project. This game-changing initiative aimed to enhance the State of Indiana’s digital capabilities by upgrading to PeopleSoft Financials version 9.2. Launched in November… Continue Reading Celebrating the Success of the IOT/GMIS PeopleSoft Financials Project: Enhancing Digital Capabilities and Training Thousands

Briljent’s 2024 Social Media Highlights: A Year in Review

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As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to reflect on some of our most engaging and memorable social media moments. We admit this post might be a little self-centered, but we believe celebrating what resonated with you helps us better serve our clients and partners. By understanding what engages our community, we can continue improving,… Continue Reading Briljent’s 2024 Social Media Highlights: A Year in Review