When a matter requires undeniable experience and respected authority — an expert opinion, an independent review, a seasoned advisor — the people who did the work inside government carry weight nobody else can.
The right expert changes how a dispute, decision, or program is judged. Browse the professionals below and reach out directly to the background your matter needs.
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Jacquelynn Ruff
✓Verified4 years of government experience
Consulting Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP
AI SummaryJacquelynn Ruff served at the FCC and Verizon, focusing on international policy and trade. She specializes in telecom, media, and technology, advising on global issues and strategic direction.
Current
Consulting CounselWiley Rein LLP
ConsultingTechnology
Former Government
Associate Chief and Chief of StaffFederal Communications Commission (FCC)
Communications LawPlanning, Policy, Strategy
Practice Areas
Digital & E-Commerce Engagement & InnovationConsultant/ExpertDigital Assets & Web3+1
Sectors
Financial Data & Stock ExchangesInformation TechnologyAdvisory & Financial Services+1
AI SummaryTracye Winfrey Howard served as a law clerk at the Court of Federal Claims and a legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate, specializing in legal research and drafting, which suits her current role as a government contracts partner at Wiley Rein LLP.
Current
AttorneyWiley Rein LLP
ProcurementAttorney
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Federal Claims
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
International Trade Commission (ITC)Communications Law / FCCCommercial Litigation+1
Sectors
Information TechnologyAdvisory & Financial ServicesLegal
AI SummaryDarcy Ostrander-Damon served 22 years in federal agencies, specializing in compliance, risk management, and ethics. Their roles involved policy design, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations, equipping them for senior leadership in compliance and operations.
Current
FounderHeadwaters-The Passage LLC
Consulting
Former Government
Director, Foreign Assistance and Grants Management | Federal Title: Unit Lead/Senior Grant Officer, GS-14U.S. Department of State(DOS)
AI SummaryServed as judicial law clerk for the US Tax Court; specializes in tax litigation and criminal tax, advising on civil and criminal tax controversies.
Chief of Staff | Strategy Management | Strategic Planning
AI SummaryServed over 15 years in IRS and Census Bureau, specializing in strategic planning and budget management. Expertise in cross-functional leadership, process improvement, and organizational design.
Current
Social Media Coordinator (Volunteer)Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana
Social Media Coordinator
Former Government
Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Data AnalystFederal Government
Practice Areas
MathematicsRisk ManagementHigher Education+1
Sectors
Data Processing, Hosting, & Related ServicesGovernment ServicesAdministrative & Support Services+1
Work to increase faith in insurance and its regulation
AI SummaryDouglas Hartz served as Deputy Commissioner for Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner and Insurance Institutions Manager for Oregon. His expertise in market surveillance, risk analysis, and insurance receiverships suits him for regulatory and consulting roles.
Current
Vice PresidentInstitute for Association Resource Control and Collaboration
Health Insurance AdministrationNon-Profits / NGOs
Former Government
Insurance Institutions ManagerOregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Collaborating and innovating for natural resource management
AI SummaryAndrea Stone served 25 years in environmental protection and sustainable development, including roles at USAID and Accomack County, specializing in project management, policy, and environmental science.
Former Government
Foreign Service Officer, USAID Washington D.C.U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Recently Retired Member of the Intelligence Community
AI Summary28 years in the CIA and Department of State, specializing in Middle East geopolitics and counterterrorism; current roles suit them for strategic analysis and policy recommendations.
Current
Adjunct ProfessorGeorge Washington University
National SecurityIntelligence Community
Former Government
Deputy Group ChiefCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Language Specialist
Practice Areas
EconomicsEuropeEducation / Professor+1
Sectors
EducationGovernment ServicesProfessional & Business Services
AI SummaryServed over 20 years in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specializing in policy strategy, stakeholder engagement, and social work.
Current
Chief of Staff & Health Policy Strategy ConsultantAvailable for new opportunities
Healthcare & MedicalGovernment
Former Government
Public Health AnalystHealth and Human Services Department (HHS)
Independent Expert Witness and Threat Detection Tech. Expert
AI SummaryDr. Lareau served nearly 40 years at DHS and DOD, specializing in explosives and illicit drug detection. He now offers expert witness services and technical consulting in threat detection and analytical chemistry.
Current
Board of Advisors and Consultant Quadridox
Science and Technical Research and DevelopmentAviation Safety
Former Government
TSL Chief Scientist & Applied R&D Division ChiefU.S. Department of Homeland Security, S&T
Science and Technical Research and DevelopmentAviation Safety
AI SummaryAndrew Kirkpatrick served over 20 years in the GSA and US Army CERDEC, specializing in strategic program management and human capital transformation. His expertise in executive coaching and organizational strategy makes him well-suited for leadership consulting roles.
Former Government
Customer Service Director/Business Development Specialist/ Innovation Adoption Lead/ Executive CoachGeneral Services Administration (GSA)
Customer Service DirectorBusiness Analyst
Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Board of DirectorsCoaching+1
Sectors
Staffing & Employment ServicesCommunicationsEducation & Training Services+1
Principal Consultant, Violence Prevention Solutions, LLC
AI SummaryDr. Sarah DeGue served 17 years at CDC, specializing in violence prevention research. Her expertise in public health approaches to violence prevention suits her current role as a consultant and professor.
Current
Founder & Principal ConsultantViolence Prevention Solutions LLC
ConsultingPsychology
Former Government
Behavioral ScientistCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Research ScientistResearch
Practice Areas
Education / ProfessorChild Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)Higher Education+1
Sectors
Educational ServicesHealthcare & Public HealthEducation+1
AI SummaryBecca Landwehr served over 15 years at the U.S. Department of State, specializing in data analysis, program management, and interior design, optimizing real estate portfolios and enhancing workplace strategies.
Former Government
Lead Program AnalystU.S. Department of State(DOS)
Data AnalystProgram and Project Management
Practice Areas
AssessmentsConsultant/ExpertReal Estate+1
Sectors
Data Processing, Hosting, & Related ServicesBuilding & Construction TradesAsset Management+1
Former IRS Senior Agent | 16+ Years Federal Tax Expertise
AI SummaryServed 16+ years at IRS, specializing in federal tax compliance and investigations; skilled in complex tax examinations, financial analysis, and mentoring.
Former Government
Internal Revenue AgentInternal Revenue Service (IRS)
Federal GovernmentInvestigations
Practice Areas
AccountingConsultant/ExpertAudits & Auditing+1
Sectors
Government ServicesBusiness & FinanceProfessional & Business Services
Guiding strategy through trust, clarity, and connection
AI SummaryOver 20 years at GSA, LynnMarie Arceneaux specialized in federal real estate, workplace planning, and client engagement, adept at strategic planning and multi-agency coordination.
AI SummaryServed at the U.S. Department of State, specializing in anti-trafficking policy and program management; expertise in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
Former Government
Program ManagerU.S. Department of State(DOS)
Program and Project Management
Practice Areas
Middle EastRule of LawHuman Trafficking+1
Sectors
Government ServicesEducation & Training ServicesConsulting Services+1
Executive Advisor Federal Acquisition, Contracting
AI SummaryRamona Watts-Sutton served in the Senior Executive Service at the Department of State, managing a $13.5B portfolio. Her roles in procurement and acquisition management, including leading global operations and directing large portfolios, suit her for executive advisory roles in federal acquisition.
Helps Leaders Navigate Change I Federal HR Leader I Veteran
AI SummaryLisa Rosendahl served over 20 years in federal HR roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer for the Veterans Health Administration. Her expertise in HR strategy, policy, and organizational development suits her for leadership in complex environments.
Current
Board Member (Volunteer)Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
Board Member
Former Government
Human Resources Manager, GS-13Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Human ResourcesProgram and Project Management
Practice Areas
Health CareEmploymentSuccession Planning+1
Sectors
Staffing & Employment ServicesPaper & Paper ProductsHealthcare & Public Health+1
AI SummaryServed 2020-2024 in U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in geopolitical risk and Indo-Pacific security. Currently leads geopolitical intelligence and integration at Harman International Industries.
Current
Senior Manager, Geopolitical IntelligenceHarman International Industries
Planning, Policy, StrategyProjects, Programs and Advisors
Former Government
Research ScientistU.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Research ScientistPlanning, Policy, Strategy
Practice Areas
National SecurityConsultant/ExpertPublic Policy / Think Tanks+1
Former Acting Director, Office of Public Affairs, DOJ
AI SummaryEmily K. Pierce served as Acting Director of the DOJ's Office of Public Affairs. Her expertise in public relations, media, and communications suits her for strategic communications consulting and public policy advisory roles.
GS-15 IT Portfolio Expert...CPIC, TBM & IT Governance Focus
AI SummaryMeneshea Levy served over 17 years in USDA, DOJ, TSA, and DHS, specializing in IT governance, capital planning, and strategic portfolio management. Her expertise in CPIC, TBM, and IT governance positions her for roles in IT portfolio management and strategic planning.
AI SummaryServed over 15 years at DCAA and DoDIG, specializing in government contract compliance and auditing. Expertise in data analytics, AI, and business intelligence, evidenced by the creation of GovConDash, a compliance platform for federal contractors.
This directory deliberately spans government. The common thread is that each professional now advises or testifies on the field they once served in.
Justice and Law Enforcement
Defense and Security
Former military officers and defense officials map to strategy, risk, and security-sector engagements.
Diplomacy and development
Former State Department and foreign-assistance officials map to international advisory work.
Domestic Agencies
Former officials from health, financial, energy, and other regulators map to sector-specific expert and consulting work.
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When people seek this expertise
Situations that bring organizations here
Expert testimony
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Strategic Advisory
Boards and leadership teams engage former officials for judgment on decisions where government reaction, policy direction, or public trust is the variable.
Regulatory Insight
When a rule, inquiry, or agency posture is ambiguous, someone who worked inside that agency can read it the way the agency does.
Program Evaluation
Funders and institutions bring in former government evaluators to assess programs with the rigor agencies apply to their own.
Training and Briefings
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