I have been recognized for elevating data management and data risk governance acumen within the executive suite and corporate board level to both protect and enable growth within an organization. My aim is to drive safety and soundness by aligning robust data and analytic strategies with business objectives.
As Synchrony’s Chief Data Officer, I am responsible for the design and build of the overall enterprise data strategy and data governance program. As CDO, I set the standards for how data is defined, measured, made available for business processes (ranging from analytics to regulatory reporting) and governed through its lifecycle in support of customers and clients. Throughout my career, I have created and launched data management, records management, data minimization and privacy programs in the private sector. As organizations migrate their data to the cloud and adopt generative AI, I elevated the issue of enterprise-wide preparedness and responsible use to drive business value to Boards, Executive Management teams and the industry.
I am a recognized industry influencer and global data leader as member of the EDM Council.org Global Data Leader Forum (GDLF). My thought leadership is actively sought by private organizations, industry associations, and media outlets and I have given industry talks and participated in industry roundtables on a breadth of topics. I am proud that I have successfully built and led diverse teams, in multiple global locations, through innovative thinking about data management, risk management, and regulatory compliance to drive productivity and revenue growth. Furthermore, I established governance and risk management structures aligned with strategy and business objectives, while elevating a data driven mindset within corporate DNA.
Outside of the industry, I share my professional expertise by mentoring students at Cornell University and University of Denver and professionals through industry sponsored events.