Each March, Women’s History Month celebrates the achievements and leadership of women while also honoring the generations who fought to expand women’s rights in the United States.
What began in the early 20th century as a grassroots effort to recognize women’s roles in shaping history and advancing equality has grown into a national opportunity to reflect on both the progress made and the work still ahead.
Today, the month highlights how women continue to shape industries, communities, and institutions. From public service to technology and entrepreneurship, women are leading innovation, expanding opportunity, and strengthening organizations across every sector of society.
At Makpar, Women’s History Month is an opportunity to recognize the leaders who shape our culture and mission. This year, we are proud to highlight Seema Khan, co-founder and CEO of Makpar Corporation.
A Journey of Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Seema Khan’s story reflects determination and vision. Born and raised in Pakistan, Seema came to the United States in the late 1980s to pursue education and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the Washington, D.C. region. In 2008, she and her husband, Mushtaq Khan, founded Makpar with a vision of helping federal agencies solve complex technology challenges while building an employee-centered organization.
Over the past 15 years, Makpar has grown into a trusted federal technology partner delivering modernization solutions across cybersecurity, data management, and application development. Under Seema’s leadership as CEO, the company has remained focused on integrity, accountability, and strong relationships with employees and customers.
Trust Is the Foundation of Makpar’s Relationships
When Seema and Mushtaq founded Makpar, they built the company on a simple principle –trust is earned through consistent delivery.
The company quickly developed a reputation for federal IT project management through supporting programs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Makpar continues to build on that foundation by supporting mission-critical federal programs and delivering results for government agencies.
Makpar’s core value of Customer Delight reflects this philosophy. This means going beyond expectations to deliver resilient solutions and measurable outcomes.
Leadership Through Community and Culture
Seema’s leadership extends beyond Makpar’s customer work. She has long believed organizations should support the communities around them.
She previously served on the board of Loudoun Cares and acted as the organization’s pro bono Treasurer for many years. Her commitment to community service reflects Makpar’s culture of giving back through Makpar Cares and employee volunteer initiatives.
Internally, Seema has helped shape Makpar’s employee-first culture, where employees are empowered to grow and contribute to meaningful mission work.
Supporting the IRS Mission
Seema’s leadership has also been central to Makpar’s long-standing partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
For more than 15 years, Makpar has supported modernization initiatives that directly impact taxpayers nationwide. Through changing policies, priorities, and budgets, Makpar has remained a consistent partner delivering solutions on time and on budget.
Makpar teams work closely with government stakeholders to address real-world challenges affecting millions of taxpayers. From infrastructure modernization to identity and access management, our work supports the digital systems that power secure government services.
One example is Makpar’s support of the Electronic Authentication, Authorization, and Access (eA3) program, which underpins secure identity services for more than 60 million users. By strengthening the IRS digital front door, Makpar helps ensure taxpayers can access services securely and reliably.
Looking Ahead
Women’s History Month reminds us that leadership takes many forms. It includes entrepreneurial vision, building organizations that empower people, and delivering results that strengthen institutions.
Seema Khan’s journey reflects these qualities. From helping build Makpar into a trusted federal technology partner to shaping a culture centered on integrity and community impact, her leadership continues to guide the company’s growth.
As Makpar looks ahead, the principles that guided its founding remain unchanged: strong relationships, disciplined execution, and a shared commitment to supporting government missions that serve the American public. During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the leaders who make that mission possible.
Contact Makpar to learn how we support federal agencies with mission-driven modernization and trusted technology solutions.
