Janet B. Abrams Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Develop and champion projects across the Smithsonian’s museums and research centers aimed at sharing the Institution’s vast digital resources -- collections, research, exhibitions, and educational programs -- with the public. Currently coordinating with digital practitioners throughout the staff community to achieve key elements of the Smithsonian 2022 Strategic Plan: the ambitious goal of reaching one billion people with our content “using a Digital First strategy” and the commitment to create a more efficient, collaborative workforce by ensuring administrative systems are integrated and easy to use.Past projects: Marshalled OCIO resources on behalf of the Office of Public Affairs to transform the flagship website, si.edu, from a basic portal linking users to a series of museum websites into a visually compelling platform that shares Smithsonian-wide stories and encourages exploration across the wealth of Smithsonian resources. Site was awarded the Bronze Anvil by the Public Relations Society of America in 2018. Also instrumental in launch of the Smithsonian Transcription Center, a crowdsourcing platform that engages volunteers in making handwritten treasures from Smithsonian archives, libraries, and museums more accessible. System now has 12K+ active volunteers who’ve produced 430K+ pages of material and has been recognized by the Alliance of Media & Technology with the 2016 “Gold MUSE Award.”Communicates externally about the Smithsonian’s digital programs and priorities. Led Harvard University graduate Museum Studies course, Collections Digitization and Digital Asset Management, in 2017. Represents the Smithsonian on the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy coordinating council on Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science. Competed within federal agency community to host Presidential Innovation Fellows who’ve partnered with Smithsonian developers.

Washington, Dc, Us

Directed Smithsonian Redesign initiative, established by then Secretary Wayne Clough to streamline administrative processes of complex, decentralized organization in areas of budgeting, planning, finance, performance management, and administration of sponsored research. Recruited teams of volunteers representing all units and central offices, supported each in studying particular challenges and generating recommendations, and reported regularly to Board of Regents. Developed first-ever Smithsonian Dashboard of performance metrics, using innovative software that drew from multiple databases; presented widely on project within the organization and externally. Worked with Chief of Staff to tracking and report to Regents on Institutional progress related to Smithsonian Strategic Plan, 2010-15, and to draft Plan extension through 2017. Supported Secretary in establishing the Executive Committee on the Digital Smithsonian to bring greater strategic focus and coordination to the Institution’s complex, evolving digital enterprise. Senior leadership group dealt with wide range of issues, including funding strategies for Smithsonian’s massive collections digitization program, policy on public use of Smithsonian digital assets, and scaling successful digital projects pioneered by individual museums. Coordinated with members to set meeting agendas and ensured follow-up by appropriate parties. Contributed to Secretary’s e-book, Best of Both Worlds, 2013, describing the digital revolution in museums, libraries, and archives.

Stanford, Ca, Us

Directed academic and co-curricular programming for MBA candidates seeking knowledge and experience in the fields of government, nonprofit management, corporate social responsibility, and social entrepreneurship. Administered certificate program in Public Management Studies. Worked with faculty to assess course requirements and monitor student performance. Advised students on academic and career matters during high-stress period of Financial Crisis. Managed portfolio of programs providing first-hand experience with public sector management and social innovation. Evaluated each offering to ensure educational benefit and satisfaction of partner organizations. Each year staff delivered Service Learning Trips for approx. 100 students and faculty to India, China, and South Africa, with focus on health care and environmental sustainability; Board Fellowships for 90 students assigned across 35 Bay Area nonprofits; Stanford Management Internship grants to 25 students spending the summer in a government agency or nonprofit; and PMP Service Day, engaging 225 students, faculty, and staff in local service activities. Also guided staff and student leaders in organizing campus events featuring leaders in politics, industry, and service organizations. Managed relationships with PMP alumni. Secured multi-year foundation grant to fund Service Learning Trips. Facilitated launch of Social Innovation Fellowship to support new MBAs in creating social-purpose organizations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Organization established in 1921 by traffic control pioneer William Phelps Eno to promote the safe mobility of American society through research and education.Supported President/CEO in all management matters. Reported regularly to Board of Directors; served as Assistant Treasurer.Organized national conferences of government and industry executives focused on pressing infrastructure issues and produced leadership development programs for senior and mid-level professionals working across all modes of transport. Directed the International Transit Studies Program sponsored by the US Department of Transportation and the National Academies’ Transportation Research Board. Designed and led five multi-country missions with groups of 15+ transit managers from across America. Trips addressed themes such as Accessibility, Emergency Preparedness, and Project Financing through Public-Private Partnerships. Managed participant selection process and planned all aspects of trips with host-country government, international organizations, transportation companies, and other relevant constituents. Produced report on each mission that was published by the National Academies.

Washington, Dc, Us

Consultant to Council’s National Innovation Initiative, a comprehensive study of 400+ business and university leaders of global economic challenges facing the US. Supported committee chairs in drafting recommendations for strengthening physical, information technology, regulatory, and intellectual property systems necessary for innovation. Produced report on National Innovation Summit, chaired by CEOs of IBM and Georgia Tech, where study results were presented.

Arlington, Va, Us

The Corporate Executive Board Co. (CEB) and was at the time of my employment a public company providing research and executive education on best management practices to leaders in then 2000+ corporations and public agencies. Led team of 25+ customer relationship managers in subscription renewal campaigns. Strengthened procedures for on-boarding new customers and developing tailored service plans.Directed marketing operations for launch of CEB Solutions, a consulting service offered to organizations seeking to implement best practices identified through research programs.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Served as deputy to Y2K Council Chair John Koskinen. Coordinated efforts of 35 Administration officials to ensure readiness of Federal IT systems for the century date change; promote preparations across privately operated infrastructures, State and local agencies, and foreign governments; address public concerns about Y2K risks; and monitor performance of systems during roll-over. Developed and coordinated Council's partnerships with industry (25+ working groups) focused on information sharing and public reporting on readiness. Dealt with all critical infrastructure sectors -- banking, telecommunications, energy, health care, transportation, etc. Organized contingency planning exercise for Cabinet Secretaries and top White House officials. Managed liaison with Congressional committees, State and local officials, and citizens' groups. Served as Council spokesperson on radio and television (CSPAN, CBS News, etc.) and at public events. Led New Year's Eve roll-over press briefing. Directed nationwide communications programs to educate small business owners about the Y2K problem and respond to citizens' demands for information on system readiness. Initiatives included "Small Business Y2K Action Weeks," featuring 1000+ educational events, and the "Y2K Community Conversations Campaign," featuring 350+ town meetings. Organized global meeting on Y2K at the United Nations, which led to creation of International Y2K Cooperation Center that facilitated information sharing among 170 national coordinators. Led delegation to Moscow for talks on joint readiness efforts between the US and Russia. Senior Executive Service position. Named by Federal Computer Week one of the Federal 100; for outstanding leadership in IT management; earned National Performance Review Hammer Award for efforts in building the National Y2K Information Coordination Center; named Crisis Communications Public Relations All-Star by INSIDE PR Magazine.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Led communications program for Presidential panel charged with developing first national strategy for protecting US critical infrastructures against possible cyber-attack. Conducted outreach on the emerging security threat to industry executives across all infrastructure sectors, state and local leaders, Members of Congress, civil liberties advocates, and the media. Moderated regional public hearings in five cities. Contributed information gained through outreach to final Commission report, which formed basis for Presidential Decision Directive 63 on infrastructure protection.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Served as lead coordinator for the White House Task Force on the Olympic and Paralympic Games chaired by Vice President Gore and made up of officials from 30+ Federal agencies. Organized official appearances of the President and Vice President related to the 1996 Atlanta Games, including the President’s formal opening of the Olympics, the VP’s opening of the Paralympics, Olympic and Paralympic torch lighting ceremonies at the White House, and receptions for the US athletes and US and International Olympic Committees.Managed liaison with the private Games organizing committees, the Governor of Georgia, the Mayor of Atlanta, the GA Congressional Delegation, the US and International Olympic and Paralympic Committees, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams. • Participated in unprecedented security planning effort to protect the Games against terrorism. Supported DOJ, DOD, and White House officials in determining level of Federal personnel to be allocated to Olympic venues. 10,000 National Guard troops, along with hundreds of FBI, USSS, ATF, & other agents, were deployed. • Collaborated on numerous other initiatives to ensure the smooth operation of the Games:o Working with State Department, expedited entry into the US by thousands of international dignitarieso With DOT, supported loan of buses to Atlanta by transit systems across the countryo With EPA, promoted Olympics recycling program.Also extended White House Task Force support for the Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee in their bid to host 2002 Winter Games. Arranged for Vice President Gore to participate remotely in celebration when Salt Lake selected.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

As part of Domestic Policy Council staff, managed Presidential initiative to mobilize private sector leaders to address the problem of teenage pregnancy. Brought together prominent citizens from the medical, corporate, entertainment, religious, philanthropic, and education communities to meet with the President and Cabinet officials. Later helped launch the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, a 501C3 organization now in its 13th year of operation.In Communications Office, developed communications plan for the first Summit of the Americas, a meeting of all democratic leaders in the Hemisphere, convened by President Clinton in Miami. Supported White House press corps during the event. Directed NSC-State-DOD team that produced the official report on the meeting, Building a Partnership for Prosperity, which was distributed widely throughout the Americas. Other assignments included drafting of Presidential speeches and video scripts and planning of ceremonies featuring the President and Cabinet officials.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Established first Emory University office in Washington, DC. Advised Emory’s President, Board of Directors, VP of Health Affairs, and Deans on legislative and regulatory matters affecting private research universities and academic health centers. Briefed Members of Congress and Administration officials on Emory's concerns related to the research, teaching, and patient care missions of its Woodruff Health Sciences Center. Participated in coalitions pursuing research funding and other higher education objectives.

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Supervised local health planning initiative across Georgia's 159 counties to improve access to health services for low-income families. Managed budget of $10+ million. Created first training program for Georgians serving on county boards of health.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Wrote legislative history of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990. Law marked the Federal Government's first commitment to fund a comprehensive cancer-screening program for low-income Americans.

Managed responsibilities related to Sen. Fowler's service on the Appropriations Committee. Developed and championed requests for Federal funding for Georgia-specific and national priorities across 13 Appropriations subcommittees. Worked closely with State and local officials in GA, and built coalitions across House and Senate offices to secure authorizing and funding legislation. Focus on health policy. Organized first-ever Appropriations Committee field hearing on public health funding at US Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, as well as hearing on need for health insurance reform chaired by Senate Majority Leader at GA State Capitol.

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Worked on management consulting teams for clients in health care and forest products industries and part of pro bono projects for US Ski Team and San Francisco Ballet. Researcher in organizational effectiveness practice directed by partner Bob Waterman, who had co-authored the bestselling book, In Search of Excellence. Conducted study of radio broadcasting industry and produced report “Radio in Search of Excellence,” that was presented at National Association of Broadcasters convention.

1983, History

Mba, Public Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior

Business Administration And Management, General