Long-Standing Partnership with Freedom High School Creates Meaningful Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
CHANTILLY, Va., June 17, 2026 – Citizant, a leading provider of data and AI solutions and trusted advisor to federal and commercial enterprises, has been recognized by the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) with a 2026 Recognition of Excellence in Supporting Special Education Award for Outstanding Inclusive Community Collaboration.
The award recognizes Citizant’s long-term partnership with the special education program at Freedom High School and honors organizations that go above and beyond to create opportunities for students with disabilities to succeed, build confidence, and experience a strong sense of belonging. Citizant received the award during SEAC’s annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on June 3 at Lightridge High School in Aldie, Virginia.
For more than a decade, Citizant has partnered with Freedom High School’s Community Independence Instruction Program to provide students with meaningful real-world experiences and opportunities for social engagement. Since 2014, the partnership has centered on Citizant’s annual Halloween celebration, an event that brings students, teachers, and Citizant employees together in an inclusive environment designed to foster connection, creativity, and community. What began as a single event has evolved into a cherished tradition for both organizations and an enduring example of community collaboration.
“Citizant is deeply honored to receive this recognition from the LCPS Special Education Advisory Committee,” said Alba M. Alemán, CEO of Citizant. “Our partnership with Freedom High School has enriched the lives of our employees and the students with whom we’ve built long-term friendships. These remarkable young people bring energy and joy to every interaction. We are grateful to the educators, staff, and families who make this program possible and proud to support opportunities that help students with disabilities build confidence, independence, and lasting connections within the
According to SEAC, the Recognition of Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that exceed expectations in supporting students with visible and invisible disabilities. Award recipients are selected for their extraordinary impact on students’ personal and academic success, self-esteem, and sense of belonging.
Pam Schoppert, Citizant’s Chief People Officer and parent of a young adult with special needs commented on the good work that SEAC is doing.
“Inclusion matters because every person deserves to feel valued and be empowered to live fully. When we create opportunities for individuals with differing abilities, we build stronger communities rooted in compassion, respect, and belonging.”
Citizant’s partnership with Freedom High School reflects the company’s broader commitment to community engagement and its belief that every individual deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. The company encourages other organizations to explore partnerships with local schools and community programs that support students with disabilities and prepare them for future educational and workforce opportunities.
About Citizant
Citizant is a trusted partner to federal and commercial enterprises, helping organizations modernize mission-critical operations through enterprise data strategy, disciplined execution, and practical AI enablement. For more than 26 years, Citizant has been providing enterprise capability development services to support Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and mission leaders by delivering meaningful, measurable improvements without compromising security, governance or regulatory compliance.
Citizant holds six quality and cybersecurity certifications to ensure operational effectiveness, service delivery quality, and information security including CMMC Level 2; CMMI DEV & SVC ML3; and ISO 9001:2015 (Talent Acquisition), 20000-1:2018 (Shared Services), and 27001:2013 (Information Security). Citizant is headquartered in Manassas, Va., with 200 employees supporting customers in 42 states. Learn more about Citizant at citizant.com and follow Citizant on LinkedIn.
