From Content to Connection: Elevating FMP’s Voice and Community

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been celebrating FMP’s 500^th blog by highlighting our wonderful social media team and all the hard work they put into FMP’s online presence. In this final installment of the Social Media Spotlight Series, we’re getting to know Jen Long (Social Media Content) and Zoe Nerantzis (Employee Spotlight Coordinator). Read on to learn more!

Tell us a little bit about your educational and professional background.

Jen: I’m originally from Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh (Hail to PITT!!), where I earned a degree in finance and marketing. From there, my career took an eclectic path. I started at a small biometric consulting firm then moved to a large federal contracting solutions provider, where I spent six years. At 28, I made a big career shift to become a personal trainer and be my dad’s caregiver during his battle with colon cancer. After having kids and homeschooling them during COVID, I returned to the workforce as a preschool administrator and eventually joined FMP in 2024 as a consultant.

Zoe: I have a BA in psychology with a minor in leadership studies from Christopher Newport University. After graduating from college (and completing an internship at FMP), I attended George Mason University and completed their MA program in industrial-organizational psychology. Shortly after graduating with my master’s degree, I re-joined FMP as a consultant.

What is your role at FMP? What projects have you worked on?

Jen: I’m a consultant at FMP, currently supporting several federal clients. My projects include working with the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in support of the User Services and Collection Division and the Innovation Program, supporting knowledge management initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF), and helping produce interagency meetings for the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI).

Zoe: As a senior human capital consultant, I’ve been able to work on many projects across several client organizations and capability areas. I spent over 4 years working closely with the National Science Foundation in a variety of capacities, including learning and development administration and logistics, selection and assessment, team building, strategic communications, and more. I currently work with the National Library of Medicine’s User Services and Collection Division, where I support their leadership on strategic initiatives.

How and why did you get involved with the Social Media team?

Jen: I joined the Social Media team during a period of growth and change when additional support was needed to help manage FMP’s social platforms. I wanted to get involved because it was outside of my comfort zone – I don’t have much of a personal social media presence – but I really enjoy graphic design and creative work, so it felt like a great opportunity to learn, contribute in a new way, and meet new FMPers!

Zoe: Almost a year into my tenure at FMP, the social media team was recruiting for additional help coordinating their employee spotlights. This piqued my interest because I’ve always enjoyed getting to know my colleagues – hearing about their backgrounds, learning about their hobbies and interests, and seeing photos of their families, pets, or recent travels. Being the team member to coordinate interview-style blogs with coworkers across FMP seemed like the perfect opportunity to get involved with one of FMP’s core internal groups and continue learning more about people across our organization.

What is your role on the Social Media team? What are your responsibilities?

Jen: I create and post content across FMP’s social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. My goal is to keep our content engaging while highlighting FMP’s strengths, culture, and strategic capabilities.

Zoe: I lead our employee spotlights, which are interview-style blogs that showcase a particular person (or group of people) at FMP, their background, their project work/expertise, their involvement with a committee or community of practice, how they spend their time outside of work, and much more. One of the fun parts of this role is selecting who we will be spotlighting. This is often a strategic decision made to complement that month’s blog theme, company events, or other timely considerations. I am responsible for reaching out to the spotlightee(s), providing them with questions, reviewing, editing, and formatting their responses, and sharing them with the blog team for posting.

When you’re not working, where can we find you?

Jen: When I’m not working, you’ll most likely find me shuttling my two boys to ice hockey, soccer, robotics, orchestra, or whatever new activity excites them next! When I get a little time to myself, I enjoy walking in the woods, cooking new recipes, watching a movie, or spending time out with friends.

Zoe: If I’m not working, I’m probably watching a movie, reading a novel, eating desserts, working out at the gym, listening to media professionals discuss the Washington Commanders, spending time with my family and friends, or some combination thereof.

What’s your favorite blog FMP has published?

Jen: My favorite blog is Impactful Communication in the Age of Information Overload – FMP. This one really resonated with me because it reflects how overwhelming communication can feel in today’s work environment. I learned a lot about designing social media posts and client communications in a way that’s clear and engaging. The tips on visual hierarchy and keeping messages concise gave me ideas I apply to my day‑to‑day work, which made this blog both helpful and enjoyable to read.

Zoe: I really enjoyed contributing to and reading the reflection blog that we put together after the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology’s 2024 annual conference. The blog contains insights and highlights from several of the FMPers who attended the conference together, and reading it reminds me of the wonderful time we had in Chicago.

As we wrap up this series, we hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know the dedicated team members who bring FMP’s content to life. From shaping strategy and creating engaging posts to highlighting the experiences of our people, their work reflects the collaboration, creativity, and care that define our community. A special thank you to the entire social media team for the passion and energy they bring to every story shared. And to our readers—thank you for being part of what makes FMP such a vibrant and connected organization.

Zoe Nerantzis joined FMP as a Consultant in May 2021 and works with the National Science Foundation team by supporting NSF’s learning and development branch. Zoe is from Rockville, Maryland and can generally be found reading fantasy novels, working out in her basement, or rooting for the Washington Football team.