Anjelica Dortch
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Philosophy
University of Maryland College Park
2006 : 2010
Master’s Degree
Financial Management and Information Systems
University of Maryland University College
2016 : 2018
▪ Testify before Congress as an expert on matters ranging from cybersecurity to workforce development issues.
▪ Manage early talent professionals, consulting resources, and lead selection of trade and think tank memberships.
▪ Regularly brief SAP global executives such as the Global Chief Security Officer and SVP of People Experience.
▪ Lead tiger teams to develop and execute the SAP tech policy agenda focused on engaging multiple regulatory and legislative bodies on matters such as the European Union Cloud Scheme and the China Data Security Law.
▪ Represent SAP in global industry and government meetings to advance policy principles and practices.
▪ Engage with SMEs in the European Union, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions to respond to consultations and drive favorable policy and regulatory outcomes.
▪ Advise SAP Regulated Industries team on identifying new software and multi-cloud contract opportunities.
▪ Vice Chair of IT Industry Council cyber committee and member of U.S. Chamber Cyber Leadership Council.
▪ Successfully established the international JCDC coalition focused on campaigning to gain alliance membership for trusted internationally based technology companies to the DHS JCDC program.
2022 : Present
SAP
Senior Director & Head of Global Cybersecurity Policy
Worked within the IBM Government and Regulatory Affairs, Technology Policy team. Led scale up and expanded the depth of IBM’s relationships with key domestic and international government agencies in order to advocate for the company's interests. Additional leadership activities and accomplishments include :
▪ Led framing and execution of AI, cybersecurity, and intellectual property policy agenda.
▪ Referred to as the “FACA Whisperer” for gaining successful appointments of IBM executives to the President’s Council of Advisors for Science & Technology, the National Science Board, the National Council for Expanding American Innovation, the Patent Public Advisory Committee, and the National AI Advisory Committee.
▪ Co-authored the IBM Policy Lab Mitigating AI Bias position which received a record-breaking 1 million views.
▪ Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute the Science Forward policy agenda focused on advancing legislation such as the US Competition & Innovation Act, NIST reauthorization, and the NSF of the Future Act.
▪ Advised US Public Sector leadership in winning multi-million dollar hybrid cloud contracts averaging $22M.
▪ Engaged trade associations to include the IT Industry Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, BSA, and BRT.
▪ Board Member and Diversity Task Force member for the U.S. Chamber - Global Policy Innovation Center.
▪ Received IBM Research Landmark award and a performance bonus.
2019 : 2021
IBM
Technology Policy Executive
Advised the Federal CIO and CISO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs. Counseled agency CIOs on technology policy, strategy and tactical execution of IT modernization and cybersecurity initiatives. Successfully translated strategies into achievable goals. Managed a $3M operational budget to support technology acquisition, training, and personnel resources. Additional leadership and accomplishments include :
▪ Supervised Integrate Program Teams (IPTs) facilitating multi-million dollar projects in support of initiatives and goals outlined within the President’s Management Agenda.
▪ Oversaw media relations by completing time-sensitive press releases, social media content, and interviews.
▪ Drove strategic planning, oversight, and performance accountability for key enterprise-wide tech policy priorities.
▪ Co-authored the U.S. Federal Cloud Computing Strategy (Cloud Smart).
▪ Contributor to the Presidential Executive Order on America’s Cybersecurity Workforce and implementation plan.
▪ Reinvigorated the award winning workforce committee within the Federal CIO Council.
▪ Spearheaded the federal government’s inaugural cybersecurity recruitment and hiring event with 30+ agencies.
▪ Successfully established the Annual Women in Federal IT & Cybersecurity Conference.
▪ Received the Rising Star award from Federal Computer Week and Leading Women award from The Daily Record.
2017 : 2019
Office of Management and Budget
Senior Technology Advisor
Functioned as the Deputy Director in the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office leading formulation, submission, and execution of the Department’s annual information technology budget. Served as primary manager and executive coordinator for implementation of FISMA, NIST frameworks, and White House cyber sprint activities. Additional leadership and accomplishments include :
▪ Supervised team of 10 employees and contractors that directly advised the Energy Chief Information Officer.
▪ Represented the Department on governance boards to include the Federal CIO and Federal CISO Councils.
▪ Routinely recognized for timely and successful submission of the Department’s $2.0B IT budget to Congress.
▪ Provided the Department Secretary and Deputy Secretary with bi-weekly reports and classified briefings.
▪ Worked cohesively with departmental teams to create presentations and visual aids on tech policy challenges.
▪ Supported execution of a $1.7M operational budget and $2.0B in technology assets to support the agency mission.
▪ Received the U.S. Department of Energy Special Act Award and the Cooper-Godlove Award of Excellence for
Innovative Approaches.
2015 : 2017
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Deputy Director
Led coordination of operations management for the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) within the Division of Biology, Chemistry, and Materials Science (DBCMS). Managed execution of the following activities :
▪ Achieved 100% execution of the DBCMS $25M budget under an accelerated time frame.
▪ Acted as the contracting official to procure and monitor contracts ranging from $25K to $1M.
▪ Recruited and onboarded over 100 postdoctoral researchers under the Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Engineering (ORISE) fellowship program.
▪ Selected as Executive Director of 5 FDA public advisory councils to include science and information technology.
▪ Successfully deployed a COTS product that automated the FDA OSEL scientific peer review process.
▪ Received the FDA Division Employee of the Year Award.
2012 : 2015
FDA
Senior Operations Manager
Skills
Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Coaching, Community Outreach, cross-functional team leadership, Customer Service, Cybersecurity , Data Analysis, Decision-Making, diversity & inclusion, event planning, Executive Management, finance, Governance, Government, human capital management, Information Technology, Leadership, Leadership Development, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Relations, Lobbying, Management, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Operations Management, Policy Analysis, Politics, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, public policy, Public Speaking, recruiting, Research, Risk Management, social media, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, team coordination, Team Leadership, Training, Capital Project Planning, Investment Control, Data Management, SharePoint, Access, Visio, Emotional Intelligence, Records Management, Six Sigma, eCPIC, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, MicroStrategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Non-profit Administration, Non-profit Volunteering, Web Content Management, Cultural Diversity, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Federal Government, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile Methodologies, Regulatory Affairs, it capital planning, microsoft powerpoint, it strategy, cybersecurity, information security governance, it management, onboarding, human resources, strategic human resource planning, executive leadership, financial risk management, vendor management
About
Award-winning, highly regarded, and passionate global executive with over 20 years of professional experience. An accomplished change agent recruited to help drive government relations, develop innovative approaches to address complex policy challenges, and enhance strategic partnerships in support of the organization's business development objectives. A solid and trusted advisor that is frequently tapped to support global strategy execution. Experienced in developing and driving positive policy and legislative outcomes while building partnerships with key decision-makers, government officials, and clients.
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