BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ATARC - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ATARC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ATARC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T230418 CREATED:20250113T190610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T142311Z UID:990003566-1753342200-1753369200@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Public Sector Women in IT Summit DESCRIPTION:  \nPublic Sector Women in IT  Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n July 24\, 2025 | 7:30am – 3:00pm ET | Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center\n**6 CPE Credits Available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summit Begins in...\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:35 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Renata C. Spinks-McNeal\n Former Deputy CIO IC4/USMC CISO & ATARC's Industry Chair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:40 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning Keynote Briefing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Nikki Collier\n Deputy Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Department of Justice (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leaders Driving Change in IT and Beyond\n  Women from different government organizations come together for a candid conversation about breaking barriers and driving meaningful change in leadership roles within cybersecurity and related fields. While progress has been made in recent years\, women’s representation in leadership positions remains a pressing challenge. \nThis panel will explore the unique hurdles women face in ascending to leadership roles and the strategies that have proven effective in overcoming them. Our speakers will share their personal journeys\, insights into creating more inclusive pathways\, and actionable strategies to inspire and support the next generation of women leaders. \nJoin this empowering discussion to understand what it takes to rise to leadership in government IT\, the essential skills required to thrive\, and how collective efforts can create a future of equitable leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca McWhite\n Technical Lead\, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management\, Computer Security Division\, Information Technology Laboratory\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tamara Lilly\n Assistant Inspector General\, Cybersecurity & IT Audits\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Washington\n Deputy Chief of IT\, Information Technology Branch\, Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office\, Office of the Secretary of Defense\, U.S. Department of Defense \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Clair Koroma-Carroll\n Senior Advisor\, Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer\, Executive Office of the President \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Johanek\n VP of Federal\, Okta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amber Corrin\n ATARC Consultant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:50 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break in the Emerging Technology Showcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:40 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cybersecurity: The Foundation of a Connected Future\n  In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and interconnected systems\, cybersecurity has emerged as a cornerstone of democratic resilience. This panel will explore how security acts as a foundation for progress\, enabling institutions to remain resilient and empowering citizens to engage confidently in the digital age. \nOur speakers will discuss cybersecurity as a “means to an end”—a tool to fortify trust\, protect vulnerable populations\, and foster innovation. They will highlight the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding democratic processes\, enhancing safe interactions\, and driving economic growth while embracing technology’s transformative potential. \nJoin us to discover how we can collaboratively build a future where cybersecurity ensures trust\, unlocks opportunities\, and supports a thriving\, secure digital democracy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanette Duncan\n Chief Information Officer\, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carol Assi\n Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity Chief Operations Officer\, Department of Defense\, Office of the Chief Information Officer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Woods\n Director\, Command\, Control\, Communications\, & Computers\, Enterprise Directorate\, Defense Information Systems Agency \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patricia Johnson\n Safety Engineer\, C4 Systems Eng. Branch\, U.S. Army \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zeina Boulos\n Cyber Security Advisor\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (pending agency approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weslan Hansen\n Technology Reporter\, MeriTalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:55 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch in the Emerging Technology Showcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Afternoon Keynote Briefing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:20 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Implementing AI in the Government\n As federal agencies advance AI innovation\, addressing challenges like algorithmic bias is critical to building trustworthy systems. Bias in AI can stem from datasets\, associations\, interactions\, automation\, and confirmation\, potentially affecting outcomes and decisions. For successful adoption\, agencies must implement robust policies\, practices\, and processes to create and deploy AI systems that are accurate\, efficient\, and free from harmful biases. \nJoin this session to hear from federal leaders on how they establish standards and guidance to mitigate risks\, develop reliable AI solutions\, and maintain the integrity of curated data sets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tara Jones\n Chief Data and Analytics Officer\, NAVAIR HQ\, U.S. Navy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LaShonda Henderson\n A Federal Data Evangelist\, U.S. Federal Government \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patricia Titus\n Former Chief Information Security Officer\, Transportation Security Administration\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Iva Hutson\n Technical Fellow\, MetroStar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Deborah Duran\n Director\, Data Science\, Analytics and Systems\, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities\, National Institutes of Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Alms\n Staff Reporter\, Nextgov/FCW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowering Change: Building a Resilient Government Tech Workforce\n As agencies strive to modernize systems and adopt new technologies\, the strength of the federal IT workforce remains a critical factor in long-term success. This session will highlight strategies for supporting professional growth and creating inclusive workplace cultures that enable all employees to thrive. Federal leaders will discuss ongoing efforts to recruit\, retain\, and uplift underrepresented talent\, while also navigating hybrid work environments\, evolving mission demands\, and future workforce planning. The conversation will explore the intersection of equity\, mentorship\, and resilience in building a sustainable public sector tech workforce ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Denise Johnson\n Grants Officer/Contract Specialist\, Air Force Research Laboratories\, Office of Scientific Research\, U.S. Air Force \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Willis\n Executive Director of Information Technology\, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ravyn Manuel \n Sr. Application Developer\, National Museum of African American History & Culture\, The Smithsonian Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiara Hudson\n PM Support Lead\, Warfighting-Systems\, Analysis\, Manpower IT Systems Modernization\, U.S. Marine Corps \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christee Cuttino\n IT Focused Program Manager\, U.S. Government \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Latasha Jenkins\n Joint Staff J6\, Cyber & C2 Operational Development Division\, U.S. Department of Defense \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anastasia Obis\n DoD Reporter\, Federal News Network \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register: URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/women-in-it25/ LOCATION:Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center\, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States CATEGORIES:What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T230420 CREATED:20250212T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174040Z UID:990003850-1753353000-1753356600@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Fraud Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/987505184/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T230420 CREATED:20250305T203317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T203348Z UID:990004382-1753358400-1753362000@atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk SUMMARY:Insider Risk Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join ATARC’s Insider Risk Working Group bi-weekly\, Thursday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups\, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager\, Elizabeth Wyckoff\, at ewyckoff@atarc.org. URL:https://atarc-dev.becomegreen.co.uk/event/insider-risk-working-group-meeting-2/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Working Group Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR