INNOVATE AND INSPIRE

Former Rear Admiral with 30 years of proven leadership expertise in innovative cyber, digital transformation and telecommunications strategy development and global operations. She built high-performing teams, driving culture and enterprise level change with focus and integrity. As Director Navy Cybersecurity and Deputy Chief Information Officer, acted as a technology innovator and leader, managing the Navy’s cybersecurity strategy, policy, and information technology architectures supporting worldwide missions involving 279 ships, 3700 aircraft, 93 submarines, hundreds of locations with shore critical infrastructure. Provided critical advocacy and strategic advice for a $150B information technology and portfolio investment. As Director of Current Operations at United States Cyber Command, she was responsible for daily operational achievement of full spectrum offensive and defensive cyber effects on 1.3 million network assets for 2 million users worldwide.  She was involved in many military operations including deployments to Iraq, on an aircraft carrier supporting combat operations in Afghanistan and provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.  She is a proven innovative, thought leader and mentor. She currently executes a portfolio of work that includes being an Independent Director on several Corporate Boards including two bank boards, consulting, public speaking, and writing with over 42 articles published.  Her book, “Rock the Boat: Encourage Innovation, Lead Change and Be a Successful Leader” was released in June 2021 and is on the Amazon Best Seller list in several categories.  Oh, and most importantly for fun, she signs up to be an in extra movies.