MITRE Names April White Castañeda SVP, CHRO
MITRE has appointed April White Castañeda senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Castañeda brings over two decades of experience and leadership in human resource strategy design, communication and execution. “April has consistently created high-performance teams, and she will undoubtedly bring that leadership and expertise to MITRE in service to our sponsor’s mission and
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: MITRE’s Yosry Barsoum
Yosry Barsoum Vice President & Director, Center for Securing the Homeland, MITRE Yosry Barsoum is a transformative force in advancing national security through innovative solutions in cybersecurity and homeland defense. Barsoum leads two MITRE-operated federally funded research and development centers: the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute™ for the Department of Homeland Security, and
Pinnacle Award Finalist Stephanie Turner: ‘Stay True to Your Moral Compass’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Stephanie Turner, vice president of diversity and chief sustainability officer at MITRE, and finalist in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Executive of the Year, Private &
WATCH: MITRE’s Cedric Sims on Driving AI Adoption in the Enterprise
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Cedric Sims, MITRE’s senior vice president for enterprise innovation and integration, to discuss how he’s driving the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies throughout the organization. In this chat, Sims shares his core focus areas this year, how he’s introducing new AI tools like ChatGPT and how AI capabilities play
Stephen Ondra Named MITRE’s VP, Center for Transforming Health and Director, CMS Alliance to Modernize Health Care
Stephen Ondra has been named MITRE’s vice president of the Center for Transforming Health and director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Alliance to Modernize Health Care. He joined MITRE in 2022, previously serving as chief medical adviser and acting managing director of the Health FFRDC. Ondra has held various leadership roles in
CRDF Global Adds Chris Fall to Board of Directors
CRDF Global has added Chris Fall, current vice president for applied science at MITRE, to its board of directors. “Chris’s background in the interconnected domains of science, technology and energy and his experience with managing the emerging opportunities, threats, and strategies associated with these fields brings enormous insight and value to our board,” said CRDF
MITRE Opens New AI Assurance and Discovery Lab
MITRE recently opened its new AI Assurance and Discovery Lab, aimed at discovering and mitigating critical risks in AI-enabled systems that need to operate in complex, uncertain and high-stakes environments. “Government use of AI will have consequential impacts on the nation and world, in areas such as efficient transportation, effective healthcare, and strengthened national security,”
Top CIOs to Watch in 2024: MITRE’s Deborah Youmans
Deborah Youmans CIO, MITRE The Enterprise Computing, Information, and Security team Deborah Youmans leads has been laser focused on providing the technical foundation to enable innovation at MITRE. They recently integrated AI into the employee onboarding process, developed MITRE ChatGPT and introduced a tool that offers employees easier access to information. Under Youmans’ leadership, MITRE’s
MITRE Elevates Kevin Toner to VP, Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization
Kevin Toner has been promoted to MITRE’s vice president of its Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization. “Kevin Toner has dedicated his career to developing creative solutions to the challenges facing government agencies serving our nation,” said Beth Meinert, senior vice president and general manager of MITRE Public Sector. In this role, Toner will lead
MITRE Names Stephanie Turner to New Diversity VP, Chief Sustainability Officer Role
MITRE has appointed Stephanie Turner to the new role of vice president of diversity and chief sustainability officer. This is an expansion of Turner’s current responsibilities for inclusion, diversity and social innovation that will allow the company to integrate and scale its sustainability and IDS efforts. “Since Stephanie joined MITRE in March 2020, she has
Pinnacle Award Finalist Wen Masters: ‘The Path To Success Often Entails Many Failed Trials’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 11, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 30. Next is Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year (Private Company) finalist Wen Masters, who’s vice president of cyber technologies at MITRE. Here, she talks key achievements, career advice and more.
National Intelligence Leader Sue Gordon Named to MITRE Board of Trustees
Former intelligence official Sue Gordon has been added to MITRE’s board of trustees, bringing over 30 years’ experience in public service. “Sue’s expertise will help MITRE advance integration and innovation across the intelligence community, strengthening our whole-of-nation approach to national security,” said Jason Providakes, MITRE president and CEO. Gordon was principal deputy director of national
MITRE Taps Dr. Stephen Ondra as Chief Medical Adviser for HHS
Dr. Stephen Ondra is the new chief medical adviser for MITRE’s work as operator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Alliance to Modernize Healthcare federally funded research and development center. “Steve’s experience as a business innovator, health insurance executive, clinician, researcher, veteran, and public policy official will bring a unique vantage point to
Top 10 Climate Change Execs to Watch in 2022: MITRE’s Charles Clancy
Charles Clancy Senior Vice President, General Manager, MITRE Labs and Chief Futurist, MITRE As senior vice president for MITRE Labs and MITRE’s chief futurist, Charles Clancy has aligned the company’s resources and expertise in remote sensing, data analytics and artificial intelligence/machine learning to address critical climate and environmental challenges. Under his leadership, MITRE is partnering
Mike Rogers Named MITRE Board of Trustees Chair
MITRE announced its board of trustees has elected Mike Rogers to serve as its chairman. A national security expert and a former U.S. representative from Michigan, Rogers joined MITRE’s board in 2016 and has served as vice chairman since 2018. “Mike’s vast national security expertise and experience help strengthen MITRE’s whole-of-nation impact in global strategic competition
Pinnacle Award Finalist Jerry Hogge: ‘Delivering for Our Great Nation is Always a Team Effort’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 13, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Dec. 8. Next is Healthcare Industry Executive of the Year (Private Company) finalist Jerry Hogge, who’s special advisor to the president & CEO at MITRE Corp. Here, he talks key achievements, taking professional
MITRE Elevates Longtime Execs Dr. Jay Schnitzer, Wilson Wang
MITRE has promoted two longtime corporate executives: Dr. Jay Schnitzer now serves as senior vice president and chief medical and technology officer; and Wilson Wang now is senior vice president and chief financial officer. “I’m pleased to have Jay and Wilson join our executive leadership team, and both are critical to delivering on our mission
Wen Masters Named MITRE VP for Cyber Technologies
Federally funded R&D enterprise MITRE has named Wen Masters vice president for cyber technologies to lead corporate cybersecurity strategy. Masters will be developing a wide range of cyber capabilities and solutions, including programs that address key economic and national security challenges such as securing critical infrastructure against foreign exploitation and protecting U.S. intellectual property from
Gerald Gilbert Appointed MITRE Fellow
MITRE has named Gerald Gilbert a MITRE fellow to expand the organization’s quantum science initiatives. MITRE fellows are scientists who lead critically important programs. The program has a history of deeply impactful work to the nation and world, including the GPS and adaptive signal processing. A 24-year MITRE veteran, Gilbert is the founder of quantum science
Pinnacle Award Finalist Dr. Jay Schnitzer: ‘Check Your Ego At The Door’
Editor’s note: Dr. Jay Schnitzer was named Healthcare Industry Executive of the Year on Nov. 12. The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 8, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Nov. 12. Next is Healthcare Industry Executive of the Year Dr. Jay Schnitzer, who’s chief medical and technology officer at MITRE.
MITRE Adds Charles Peter Leroy as VP of Integration and Operations, Public Sector
Charles Peter Leroy has been named vice president of integration and operations of MITRE Public Sector, and will work to develop and oversee the implementation of operational policies and practices to meet mission needs. Leroy will also lead the integration of efforts across MITRE’s federally funded research and development centers. Additionally, he will lead coordination in workforce
MITRE Announces MITRE Labs, Changes to Leadership
MITRE has stood up MITRE Labs to grow the organization’s research and development capabilities and extend its impact across federally funded centers, academia and industry. The new entity will be led by Charles Clancy, an internationally recognized expert on wireless, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence topics, who has been named senior vice president, chief futurist and general
MITRE Names 5 Government Execs to New Advisory Board
MITRE’s Center for Technology & National Security, created to enhance MITRE’s engagement with senior government leadership, has named five national security officials to its newly established advisory board. Board members will help guide the center’s efforts to provide the nation’s military and intelligence leaders with data-driven research, analysis and insights. The advisory board includes: Retired
MITRE’s Jerry Hogge Helps Federal ‘Sponsors’ Turn Data Deluge into Actionable Information
As Jerry Hogge contemplates today’s federal landscape, he sees data — lots and lots of data, waiting to be put to good use. As senior vice president of MITRE Public Sector, Hogge engages with a range of federal agencies: the Federal Aviation Administration, the departments of Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, and the
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