Former Navy Rear Admiral Cyber ~ Senior Executive Cyber & Technology Leader
Expertise
High Performing Teams ~ Technology ~ Cyber Security ~ Leadership
Innovation ~ Teamwork
Member Profile
Danelle transitioned out of the military as a Rear Admiral, a senior executive with proven leadership expertise in cyber, digital telecommunications strategy development and global operations. She built high performing teams, driving culture and enterprise level change with focus and integrity.
As Director Navy Cybersecurity and Deputy Chief Information Officer, she acted as a technology innovator and leader, managing the Navy’s cybersecurity strategy, policy, and informa-tion technology architectures supporting worldwide missions. As Deputy Director of Current Operations at United States Cyber Command she lead offense and defensive cyber operations for the Department of Defense.
Danelle holds Master of Arts degrees in Management, Human Resource Development & National Security and Strategic Studies, a Master of Science degree in Information Management and Chief Information Officer and Information Assurance Officer certifications.
She has won numerous awards and published 33 articles on cyber, technology, innovation and leadership. Danelle is a highly requested speaker for corporate, professional organizations and colleges/ universities focusing on technology and leadership.
Her awards and certifications include:
- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Women in Leadership Award 2014
- Women in Technology Leadership Award 2017
- Executive Women’s Forum Women of Influence Award 2019.
- National Defense University Chief Information Officer and Information Security certifications
- She has also published over 30 articles in a variety of corporate, academic and defense publications.
Danelle is a 1989 graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Masters of Arts in Management, National Security/Strategic Studies, and Human Resources Development. She also earned a Master of Science in Information Management.
Speaking Programs
Cybersecurity – What Executives and Leaders Need to Know
Cybersecurity effects all aspects of business, what do you need to know to set the right cybersecurity culture and understand policies, processes and training your organization needs for cybersecurity success
Leadership and Mentoring: Achieving Work Life Balance
Understand and implement true behaviors that lead to work-life balance, and how to mentor others to achieve a healthy and realistic balance. You CAN do it all.
Management in the Age of Exponentially Accelerating Technology
Technology change is affecting businesses at an unprecedented rate. How can you leverage that for a competitive advantage? Talk discusses technology driven process and change management considerations and implications for leaders.
