Practice Areas/Risk Management

Practice Area

Former Government Risk Management Professionals

Connect with the people who assessed, advised on, and mitigated risk for the programs the country depends on.

Risk Management

Risk, judged at national scale

Risk management here means the discipline built inside government: assessing, mitigating, and advising on threats to programs the country depends on. The professionals ranked below built that discipline in agencies and oversight bodies. Reach out directly to the background your situation needs.

Members in this practice area

Risk Management

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Ranked by relevance to Risk Management from verified member profiles.
Darcy Ostrander-Damon
Darcy Ostrander-Damon
Verified14 years of government experience
Operation Compliance Ethics & Risk Leader | $3B+ Portfolio

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)
Practice Areas
Eastern EuropeInternational RelationsRestructuring+1
Sectors
Education & Training ServicesConsulting ServicesManagement of Companies & Enterprises+1
Kimberly D. Jaimez
Kimberly D. Jaimez
Verified7 years of government experience
Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

AI SummaryServed nearly seven years as an Assistant US Attorney in the Major Frauds Section, specializing in healthcare fraud and complex financial crimes. Experienced in corporate investigations, white collar defense, and regulatory enforcement, adept at navigating complex civil litigation and False Claims Act matters.

Current
PartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
AttorneyCivil Litigation
Former Government
Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
AttorneyHealthcare & Medical
Practice Areas
Litigation & TrialHealth CareDiversity, Equity, & Inclusion+1
Sectors
Financial ServicesHealthcare & Public HealthGovernment Services+1
Los Angeles, CaliforniaView Profile →
Scott Moritz
Scott Moritz
9 years of government experience
Complex Investigations | Forensic Accounting | Compliance

AI SummaryScott Moritz served as a Special Agent at the FBI, investigating white collar crime and money laundering. His current and former roles in forensic accounting, compliance, and complex investigations suit him for overseeing large investigative teams and compliance remediation projects.

Current
PresidentWhite Collar Forensic LLC
Former Government
Special AgentFederal Bureau of Investigation
Practice Areas
Mergers & AcquisitionsForensicsCrime+1
Sectors
Aerospace & DefenseTransportationAsset Management+1
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Bethany J. De Lude
Bethany J. De Lude
19 years of government experience
Influential Leader - Cyber Powerhouse - 5x CISO - Strategist

AI SummaryBethany De Lude served as a Director at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, leading their Information Security Program. Her roles demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance, making her well-suited for leadership in cyber resilience and risk executive positions.

Former Government
Director/GS-15Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Practice Areas
Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk ManagementPrivate Equity+1
Severna Park, MarylandView Profile →
Joy Boyd Longnecker
Joy Boyd Longnecker
Verified5 years of government experience
White Collar Litigation Partner at Barnes & Thornburg

AI SummaryJoy Boyd Longnecker served as an Assistant District Attorney and has expertise in white collar and commercial litigation, healthcare, and investigations.

Current
PartnerBarnes & Thornburg LLP · Full-time
Civil LitigationHealthcare & Medical
Former Government
Judicial Law ClerkUnited States District Court
Law Clerk
Practice Areas
Litigation & TrialsFalse Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower DefenseWhite Collar Crime & Government Investigations+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public Health
Nashville, TennesseeView Profile →
Rob Arnold
Rob Arnold
1 years of government experience
Senior Cyber Risk Management Archiect

AI SummaryRob Arnold served as Senior Cybersecurity and Risk Management Advisor at CISA, specializing in risk management and public policy. His expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and public-private partnerships suits him for roles in these areas.

Former Government
Senior Cybersecurity and Risk Management AdvisorCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Practice Areas
Risk ManagementPublic Policy / Think TanksWealth Management+1
Sectors
Data Processing, Hosting, & Related ServicesProduct DevelopmentInsurance - Diversified+1
Winsto-Salem, North CarolinaView Profile →
Emily Brait
Emily Brait
Verified1 years of government experience
Associate at Baker & McKenzie LLP

AI SummaryEmily Brait served as a judicial law clerk for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and is an attorney specializing in commercial litigation, arbitration, and government investigations.

Current
AssociateBaker & McKenzie LLP
AttorneyAttorney Advisor
Former Government
Judicial Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
International ArbitrationAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Commercial Litigation+1
Sectors
EntertainmentFinancial ServicesConstruction+1
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Perry Blatstein
Perry Blatstein
7 years of government experience
Global Threat Hunting | Former CIA, White House/NSC, AWS

AI SummaryServed in the CIA, National Security Council, and AWS. Specializes in intelligence, threat analysis, crisis management, and program management.

Current
Principal Technical Program ManagerMicrosoft
Former Government
White House Situation Room Duty OfficerNational Security Council (NSC)
Practice Areas
Middle EastPublic SpeakingCybersecurity +1
Sectors
Information TechnologyInformation Technology ServicesTechnology+1
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaView Profile →
Janey Elizabeth Young
Janey Elizabeth Young
24 years of foreign government experience
Independent Cybersecurity and New Technologies Expert

AI SummaryJaney Elizabeth Young served as a Case Officer for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Head of Global Investigations at Chainalysis, and Head of Analysis Project at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre.

Current
Independent Consultant | Safe Digital FuturesSelf Employed
Former Government
Case OfficerCrown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Practice Areas
Money Laundering & Asset ForfeitureHuman RightsDigital Assets & Web3+1
Sectors
Advisory & Financial ServicesTechnologyEducation & Training Services+1
Ann Dunkin
Ann Dunkin
14 years of government experience
Corporate Advisor | Author | 4X CIO | Digital Leader

AI SummaryAnn Dunkin served as CIO for the U.S. Department of Energy, managing IT and cybersecurity for national labs and power grids. Her expertise in national security, energy, and technology innovation suits her for advising on digital transformation and strategic planning.

Current
Distinguished Professor of the Practice & Distinguished External FellowGeorgia Institute of Technology
National SecurityInfrastructure Management - Transport, Utilities
Former Government
Chief Information OfficerU.S. Department of Energy(DOE)
National SecurityPrivacy
Practice Areas
Operational Technology (OT) / OT SecurityCybersecurity Technology Transformation+1
Sectors
Information TechnologyAerospace & DefenseGovernment Services+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Rob Sayegh
Rob Sayegh
23 years of government experience
Retired FBI agent and current Senior Director

AI SummaryRob Sayegh served as an FBI Special Agent and is now a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, specializing in financial crimes compliance and investigations.

Current
Senior Director Alvarez & Marsal
Former Government
Special AgentFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Practice Areas
Financial RegulatoryInvestigationsMoney Laundering & Asset Forfeiture+1
Paul Blahusch
Paul Blahusch
6 years of government experience
Chief Information Security Officer | Cyber Consultant

AI SummaryPaul Blahusch served as Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, specializing in cybersecurity leadership and risk management, now advising universities and consulting.

Current
Cybersecurity AdvisorThe Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
CybersecurityCybersecurity Analyst
Former Government
Chief Information Security OfficerU.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
CybersecurityInformation Technology (IT)
Practice Areas
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Sectors
Government ServicesConsulting Services
Fairfax, VirginiaView Profile →
AN
Amy N. Thomas
7 years of government experience
CISSP | Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management Expert

AI SummaryAmy N. Thomas served at FDIC, CISA, and Charles County Government, specializing in IT, information security, and risk management. Her expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment, and incident response aligns with roles in infrastructure security and compliance.

Current
Cyber Risk AnalystCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Information Security Analyst
Former Government
Information Technology SpecialistFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Information Technology (IT)Information Security Analyst
Practice Areas
Risk ManagementCybersecurity Corporate Governance+1
Alexandria , VirginiaView Profile →
Shelley K. Finlayson
Shelley K. Finlayson
Verified19 years of government experience
Strategy, Compliance, Risk | Executive, Legal, Operations

AI SummaryShelley K. Finlayson served as Acting Director at the Office of Government Ethics, managing a cross-divisional organization. Her expertise in legal compliance, strategic planning, and risk mitigation suits her for executive roles in complex environments.

Current
Strategic AdvisorLuma Consulting
Consulting
Former Government
Acting Director (CEO)Office of Government Ethics (OGE)
Practice Areas
Government Law & ConsultingRisk ManagementGovernment Ethics+1
Sectors
Government ServicesConsulting ServicesProfessional & Business Services+1
Washington View Profile →
Andy Lawton
Andy Lawton
24 years of government experience
DEA Senior Executive (Ret.) | Founder, Lawton Risk Advisory

AI SummaryAndy Lawton served 20 years in the DEA, including roles in global risk oversight and inspections. His expertise in risk management, investigations, and international diplomacy suits him for corporate security leadership and advisory roles.

Current
Founder & PrincipalLawton Risk Advisory LLC
National SecurityProgram and Project Management
Former Government
Senior Inspector & InspectorDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
OH&S, Risk ManagementData Analyst
Practice Areas
Risk ManagementInvestigationsCrisis Management+1
Sectors
Financial ServicesGovernment ServicesDrug Manufacturers - General+1
Philadelphia , PennsylvaniaView Profile →
Kristin Turner
Kristin Turner
20 years of government experience
Legal Counsel- Privacy, AI, and Regulatory Compliance

AI SummaryServed as legal counsel at the FBI, specializing in privacy, AI, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in privacy law, risk management, and technology innovation.

Former Government
Assistant General CounselFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Legal
Practice Areas
CrimeInternal InvestigationsCybercrime+1
Sectors
Legal
McLean, VirginiaView Profile →
Stephen Kucharski
Stephen Kucharski
26 years of government experience
CIO -Integrator of people, policy, process and technology

AI SummaryStephen Kucharski served at the U.S. Small Business Administration, leading IT strategy and digital transformation; his expertise includes public policy, risk management, and crisis systems delivery.

Former Government
CIO Small Business Administration (SBA)
Practice Areas
Government Relations & LobbyingPublic FinanceFinancial Services Regulatory+1
Sectors
Data Processing, Hosting, & Related ServicesLobbyingFinancial Services+1
Jacob M. Kaplan
Jacob M. Kaplan
Verified
Partner at Baker McKenzie LLP

AI SummaryJacob M. Kaplan served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court and interned for the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, specializing in research and legal assistance.

Current
PartnerBaker McKenzie LLP
Attorney AdvisorContract Attorney
Former Government
Law ClerkU.S. District Court
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
RestructuringRisk ManagementEnergy Litigation+1
Sectors
Financial ServicesBankingGovernment Services+1
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Kirby Wedekind
Kirby Wedekind
12 years of military service
Risk | Intelligence | Security | Resilience

AI SummaryKirby Wedekind served in the US Marine Corps and DHS CISA, specializing in national security and infrastructure protection. Currently, he leads a risk advisory firm, leveraging his expertise in security and resilience.

Current
CEOHannibal Strategy and Security LLC
Former Government
Major / Combat Engineer Officer / Civil Affairs OfficerU.S. Marine Corps
National SecurityInternational Development
Practice Areas
Tabletop ExercisesInternational RelationsNational Security+1
Sectors
Financial ServicesCommunicationsFood & Agriculture+1
JacksonvilleView Profile →
CC
Chendra Conklin CPCM, CFCM
13 years of government experience
Contracts/Acquisition SME | Swiss Acquisition Knife | Fixer

AI SummaryOver 10 years in federal acquisition, served at FRA and FirstNet, expertise in large projects, digital/IT services, and process optimization.

Current
ACQUISITION PORTFOLIO MANAGER (PFM)/SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICER (UNLIMITED WARRANT)Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Contracts / Contracting
Former Government
CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGERFirst Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
Contracts / ContractingIT Project Manager
Practice Areas
ContractsGovernment ContractsRisk Management

Use Cases

Common Reasons People Seek Risk Management Expertise

A few of the situations these professionals are engaged for, among many:

Enterprise Risk Programs

Boards and executives want risk governance that stands up to scrutiny. People who ran risk functions for federal agencies and programs know what credible oversight looks like at scale.

Crisis Preparedness

Testing plans before they are needed, through exercises and readiness reviews, is where former emergency management and continuity officials spend most of their time.

Regulatory and Compliance Risk

Mapping obligations across regulators and jurisdictions goes faster with people who enforced those obligations themselves.

Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk

Government programs pioneered vendor vetting and supply chain security. Former officials bring those methods to commercial supplier networks.

Operational Resilience

Continuity of operations planning is a government discipline. Former continuity planners help organizations keep running through disruption.

Risk Assessments and Audits

An independent assessment carries more weight when led by someone who conducted them for inspectors general or oversight bodies.

Backgrounds

Some of the Backgrounds You'll Find

Members come from across government; these are among the most common origins for risk expertise:

GAO

The Government Accountability Office audits federal programs. Former auditors and analysts map to program risk assessment and internal controls.

Inspectors General

Former OIG auditors and investigators map to independent assessments and fraud risk.

FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency leads national preparedness. Former emergency managers map to crisis planning and continuity.

OMB

The Office of Management and Budget sets enterprise risk and internal-control policy for agencies. Former officials map to risk framework design.

Defense and Intelligence

Former defense and intelligence security officers map to supply chain security and insider risk.

Financial Regulators

Former examiners from financial regulators map to operational and compliance risk in regulated industries.

FAQs

Working With These Professionals

Why engage a former government professional on risk?

They have managed risk where the consequences were national: programs, infrastructure, and missions that could not be allowed to fail. That discipline transfers.

How do I choose the right background for my situation?

Match the risk: audits and controls point to GAO and OIG alumni; crisis and continuity point to emergency management backgrounds; supplier risk points to defense and security officials.

What does an engagement look like?

Most engagements start with a scoped assessment or exercise agreed directly with the professional you contact.

How does contacting someone work?

Open a profile and reach out directly. FormerGov connects you with the professional; there's no intermediary or fee to make contact.

Do members work independently or through firms?

Both. Some advise through firms, others independently; each profile describes how that professional engages.

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