Jessica
Berrellez
Leadership Role
Acting
Executive Officer - Office of Digital Transformation
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Jessica N. Berrellez is the Acting Executive Officer in the Office of Digital Transformation. Ms. Berrellez serves as the right-hand to the CIO, collaborates with ELT members to determine ODT priorities, leads strategic communications and organizational development, helps oversee ODT’s day-to-day functioning, and directs special projects and high-priority change initiatives. She has held multiple leadership roles at FDA and was a Senior Advisor to the Principal Deputy Commissioner and Director for Program Evaluation and Process Improvement. Ms. Berrellez is the recipient of agency, federal, and industry awards, and has received national recognition for her volunteer work. She received her M.A. and M.S. from the University of Arizona and B.A. from Indiana University.