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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.
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 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
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Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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.
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)
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
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.
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
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.
AI SummaryDaniel J. Evans served in the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Specializes in risk management, crisis management, and national security.
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
AI SummaryServed with the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee and USAID; specializes in political economy, macroeconomic policy analysis, and international development.
Current
Foreign Service Officer U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Former Government
Policy InternU.S. House of Representatives
Practice Areas
International Aid & Assistance InternationalGovernment Affairs & Lobbying+1
GLOBAL STRATEGY, INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE
AI SummaryServed at USAID, managing trade, partnerships, and development programs. Specializes in international trade, partnerships, and development strategy.
Former Government
Director, Development Partnerships and InnovationUSAID
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?
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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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