♦ Leads North American privacy operations, which includes approximately 140,000 employees and 10 billion dollars in revenue across various industries including finance, government, education, and corporate sectors.♦ Negotiates data privacy, IT, PCI, data ownership/licensing, AI contract language for all lines of business.♦ Serves in general counsel role for affiliate companies, including a SaaS-based human resources benefits and rewards company (Inspirus) and a SaaS-based… Show more ♦ Leads North American privacy operations, which includes approximately 140,000 employees and 10 billion dollars in revenue across various industries including finance, government, education, and corporate sectors.♦ Negotiates data privacy, IT, PCI, data ownership/licensing, AI contract language for all lines of business.♦ Serves in general counsel role for affiliate companies, including a SaaS-based human resources benefits and rewards company (Inspirus) and a SaaS-based corporate restaurant delivery company (Foodee).♦ Oversaw COVID-19 guidance and privacy practice rollout.♦ Managed the implementation of an organizational data mapping campaign for hundreds of data processes and ensured adherence to data governance controls.♦ Created a cross-sectional Privacy Working Group to incorporate stakeholder buy-in from every line of business.♦ Instilled privacy by design approach by ingraining privacy in the procurement processes within the organization.♦ Developed Security Incident and Breach Response process and leads task force responsible for responding to incidents.♦ Closely partners with the IT organization to integrate the disciplines across the organization and IT/Privacy third party risk screening.♦ Creates organizational-level privacy policies, procedures & documentation, and institutes Privacy by Design principles across multiple organizations and offerings.♦ Chairs Cyber Fraud taskforce that oversees business email compromise (payment scams) and payment service issues.♦ Supervises outside counsel in data protection and technology matters.♦ Instituted Vendor due diligence risk screening program to ensure compliance with international sanction and watch lists that have been adopted globally.♦ Implemented compliance program on 2019 NDAA prohibiting certain Chinese technology and services, which included updating template contracts and creation of campaign for flow down and attestation requirement of all vendors. Show less

♦ Entrusted to build comprehensive privacy programs through creation and implementation of policies and processes enabling consistent, effective practices which minimize risk and ensure confidentiality♦ Customizes PII Incident Response (Breach Response) processes for integration into cyber-security infrastructure♦ Administers expertise in planning and implementation of Global Compliance Programs and Breach Response programs, ensuring protection of systems throughout the system… Show more ♦ Entrusted to build comprehensive privacy programs through creation and implementation of policies and processes enabling consistent, effective practices which minimize risk and ensure confidentiality♦ Customizes PII Incident Response (Breach Response) processes for integration into cyber-security infrastructure♦ Administers expertise in planning and implementation of Global Compliance Programs and Breach Response programs, ensuring protection of systems throughout the system development life cycle♦ Refines security focused Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) programs by customizing and integrating a Privacy Control Monitoring Program, implementing privacy controls and subsequent testing of controls♦ Expertly prepares privacy documentation (SORNs, PIAs, and PTAs), Privacy Assessment Reports (PARs), and System Privacy Plans (SPPs) for use in assessing privacy under NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27000 series♦ Collaborates with client leadership to enforce compliance and implement data safeguard best practices♦ Concept-to-completion leader for Privacy Continuous Monitoring Programs – Created privacy test objectives & technical documentation ensuring protection of systems, surpassing specifications outlined in A-130 and NIST SP 800-53♦ Creates organizational-level privacy policies, procedures & documentation and institutes Privacy by Design Principles across multiple organizations♦ Transformational change agent & turnaround leader for incident response programs; consolidated multiple processes into a single, results-driven process, integrating PII incident reporting with organizational Security Operations Center♦ Represents privacy program to organizational key stakeholders, presenting reporting of privacy metrics, investigations, trends, privacy incidents and strategy / recommendations to mitigate privacy risks Show less

♦ Testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation banning flavored tobacco per DHMH request♦ Composed memorandum briefing external clients and partners on injury and substance legislation before the Maryland Legislature♦ Performed comprehensive review of hospital practices for discharge of patients; conducted education and outreach for health care providers, stakeholders and public; evaluated each state’s Medicaid Manual – Co-authored white paper on Child… Show more ♦ Testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation banning flavored tobacco per DHMH request♦ Composed memorandum briefing external clients and partners on injury and substance legislation before the Maryland Legislature♦ Performed comprehensive review of hospital practices for discharge of patients; conducted education and outreach for health care providers, stakeholders and public; evaluated each state’s Medicaid Manual – Co-authored white paper on Child Passenger Safety (CPS) policy, regulations, procedures & contracts administered at hospitals during patient discharge Show less

♦ Delivered support by preparing legal responses and recommending solutions for successful program operational outcomes; addressed labor, healthcare, privacy rights, insurance and discrimination topics♦ Designed organizational handbook by researching several federal case law and statutes and drafted regulatory and policy documents to ensure compliance♦ Performed contract reviews of vendor agreements, physician agreements, land use agreements, business associate agreements… Show more ♦ Delivered support by preparing legal responses and recommending solutions for successful program operational outcomes; addressed labor, healthcare, privacy rights, insurance and discrimination topics♦ Designed organizational handbook by researching several federal case law and statutes and drafted regulatory and policy documents to ensure compliance♦ Performed contract reviews of vendor agreements, physician agreements, land use agreements, business associate agreements, employment contracts, union contracts, and organizational affiliation agreements Show less

♦ Alleviated workload for Administrative Law Judges (ALJ’s) through assisting with casework pertaining to insurance claim review, disability payments, Maryland’s version of the Freedom of Information Act, adjudication of contract procurement, home contractor contract review, DUI’s, inmate grievances, involuntary mental health commitments, special education benefits, and foreclosure and bankruptcy mediation♦ Aided with analysis of emerging or existing policies in the field of… Show more ♦ Alleviated workload for Administrative Law Judges (ALJ’s) through assisting with casework pertaining to insurance claim review, disability payments, Maryland’s version of the Freedom of Information Act, adjudication of contract procurement, home contractor contract review, DUI’s, inmate grievances, involuntary mental health commitments, special education benefits, and foreclosure and bankruptcy mediation♦ Aided with analysis of emerging or existing policies in the field of administrative law; remained perceptive and insightful while researching regulations, statutes and policies – Assisted ALJ’s during pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing stages♦ Gained familiarity with administrative laws such as the FOIA, 5.US.C. 552 et. seq., the Labor Management Relations Act and Privacy Act, and other legislation similar in structure to Medicare, Medicaid, and FDA regulations Show less

♦ Completed bench memos that summarized the legal issues in both petitioner and respondent’s briefs♦ Advised judge Clayton Greene, Jr. on the particulars of DNA testing/analysis and the legal issues contained therein♦ Attended oral arguments on briefed cases

♦ Drafted memoranda regarding DNA laws, forensic expert testimony, and shaken baby syndrome♦ Participated in conference calls recruiting organizations for amicus briefings in Maryland v. King♦ Involved in the drafting of an opposition to stay and opposition to certiorari in Maryland v. King♦ Created a report on the status of state laws regarding arrestees’ DNA samples

♦ Helped install a new system of filing for top level (GS 9+) applicants ♦ Integral in attaining a record five star satisfactory rating for the unit♦ Designed a system to allow better communication between the unit and veterans♦ Helped streamline the process for better communication between VA offices