Angie began her career as a clerk typist with the Social Security Administration. Over the next 40 years, she earned a BA and MA in Leadership, and ultimately became a Senior Executive in 2007 and the Chief Human Capital Officer with the Department of Homeland Security in January 2016. She also worked for the Department of Defense as a Labor/Employee Relations Officer and within the US Office of Personnel Management, as an Associate Director for Employee Services and Chief Operating Officer. Most recently, Angie founded Angela Bailey and Associates LLC. Utilizing her lived experiences along with her passion to elevate the human experience both at work and at home, she is dedicating this next part of her journey to paying it forward by sharing her knowledge, insight, and life experiences on crisis leadership and becoming an innovation catalyst. She is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker and has made several appearances in major publications, on podcasts, radio and television. Accumulating over 40 years in public service along with leadership roles in several high profile, complex agencies, Ms. Bailey has been recognized with Presidential Rank Awards by two administrations--2017 (Meritorious) and 2021 (Distinguished)--for her leadership, innovation, dedication and commitment to the Federal workforce and the citizens they serve. She served as a Board of Trustee for the United States Coast Guard Academy, and is currently a SAGE for the Partnership for Public Service and National Association of Public Administration Fellow.