Federal Leadership

Kirsten Dalboe is the inaugural chief data officer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and chair of the Federal CDO Council. With a background in civil engineering and technology management, she has led transformative data initiatives across federal agencies. At FERC, Dalboe established robust data governance frameworks, enhancing transparency and decision-making. Her leadership extends to the CDO Council, where she drives cross-agency collaboration and innovation in data management practices.