Most Inspiring Up & Comer

Jess Berrellez’s biography on the Food and Drug Administration’s website describes her as “the right-hand to the CIO.” As the executive officer for the FDA’s Office of Digital Transformation, Berrellez is the leader for strategic communications, organizational development, and the functioning of the office. Before her current role, Barrellez was a senior adviser to the principal deputy commissioner and directed program evaluation and process improvement.