CIO & CDO, National Science Foundation

Longstanding public servant who puts leadership first and never stops learning. She has created an environment that withstands the test of time to be resilient for the next generation of scientists and technologists.

AI Program Lead, HHS

She oversees implementation of the enterprise AI strategy at the Department of Health and Human Services, and with that is also charting a path for the agency to promote responsible AI policy.

CISO, Department of State

Executive Officer, Office of Digital Transformation,FDA

Chief Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity, DOD

Change agent leading the DOD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to hold contractors accountable for baseline cybersecurity requirements.

CIO/Assistant Inspector General for IT, HHS OIG

His zero trust approach serves as an example to other agencies seeking to improve cybersecurity especially in a hybrid work environment.

Supervisory IT Specialist, VA

Data and Interoperability Director, EHRM-IO, VA

Her work is helping to transform the veteran health care experience as it modernizes its health record and plays a critical role in advancing the ways veterans’ data is accessible, useable and computable.

Acting PED, EHRM-IO, VA Connected Care Chief, VHA

Always putting the patient first, Dr. Evans has led his team to create thriving technical capabilities that withstood the demands of the pandemic and are continuing to success — telehealth, patient portals and hybrid care.

Chief Digital Strategy Officer, CMS

She spearheads modernization efforts at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and is taking a human approach to digital services, which ultimately is creating an improved digital customer experience.

Director, Engineering and Technology Transformation, DHA

CIO, Air Force

Deputy Executive Director, Health Services Portfolio, Office of Information & Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs

Leads tech modernization across four product lines: Telehealth and Scheduling, Community Care, Clinical Services and Patient Care Services.

Director of User Experience Services, IRS

Director, Defense Digital Service

Director of Procurement, U.S. Digital Service

Brings a more human experience to the acquisition process to effect necessary change that improves diversity and modernization in government.

Director of Innovation and Engineering, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

Spearheading major improvements in data science and leveraging automation to enhance procurement and manual labor.

CIO, Department of the Air Force

Instrumental in bringing more cloud computing, improving UX, DevSecOps and data modernization for a $17 billion tech portfolio. Her influence has been felt outside of the Air Force’s barrier.

Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS

She consistently speaks to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in her role at HHS. Rachel has made a difference in shaping the services that are high quality, responsive and equitable to today’s population.

JWCC Program Manager, DISA

Executive Director, Office of Health Equity, VA

Ernest has expanded programs for underserved veteran communities, including more reproductive health care and other women’s services, as well as data dashboarding techniques to enable better understanding of veterans’ needs.

Deputy CISO and Executive Director of Information Security Policy and Strategy, VA

Deputy CDAO for Acquisitions, DOD

CIO, Department of the Navy

Zero Trust Lead, Department of Education

Technical Director, Hosting and Compute Center, DISA

On the frontline of transforming how the Defense Department does cloud security by leaning into Agile culture and new software development approaches.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Information Security & CISO, Department of Veterans Affairs

Leading high-profile efforts including the department’s new Zero Trust First Cybersecurity Strategy.

Section Chief, Cybersecurity Shared Service Office, CISA

Digital Services Expert, Defense Digital Service

Chief Data & AI Officer, Air Force

Director, ARPA-H

With her leadership, ARPA-H has launched a cascade of projects moving health technology forward, including projects like DIGIHEALS, a digital health security effort to address cybersecurity threats to health care.

Director, J-6 Endpoint and Global Service Center, DISA

U.S. Digital Corps Fellow at NIH 

Senior Policy Advisor, Cybersecurity Division, CISA

Prior Air Force intelligence officer who tackles critical issues like racism and supply chain vulnerabilities, co-founded the online social media movement called #ShareTheMicInCyber and has led numerous efforts supporting continued workforce advancements.