Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Washington, DC CDAO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Washington, DC CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Washington, DC CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Delester Brown

United States National Guard
Chief Data & AI Officer

Ankit Goel

KeyBank
CDAO

Aravind Jagannathan

Freddie Mac
SVP, Single Family CDO

Governing Body Members

Naomi Adaniya

Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration
Chief AI Officer

Kushagra Arora

University of Virginia
Chief Digital, Data & Analytics Officer

Kevin Bates

T Rowe Price Group Inc
CDO

Sherry Bennett

Aerospace Corporation
CDO

Kyle Benning

Perdue Farms
CDO & Head of Data and Analytics

Shelly Bohlin

FINRA
SVP & CDO

Mark Brady

KBR, Inc.
Chief Scientist

David Branch

MedStar Health
VP of Performance Improvement & Analytics

Brandon Brown

Department of Labor
Chief Data Officer

Daniel Cain

Federal Transit Administration
Chief Data Officer

Colin Coleman

Marriott
SVP Data, Analytics & AI

Bojan Duric

City of Virginia Beach
CDO

Natalie Evans Harris

State of Maryland
MD State CDO

Andrea Gibbons

AmeriCorps
Chief Data Officer, Chief AI Officer

Matt Gilkeson

Transportation Security Administration
CTO & CDO Executive Director Technology and Data

Rajat Gupta

Medtronic
Head of Digital Transformation, Data & AI, Diabetes

Michael Hauck

National Science Foundation
Chief Data Officer and Responsible AI Official

Robert King

U.S. Department of Energy
CDO

Jamie Konstas

Federal Bureau of Investigation
CDO

David Lower

Marine Corps
Chief Data Officer (CDO/KM)

Jon Minkoff

Federal Communications Commission
CDO, Enforcement Bureau

Shivanku Misra

McKesson
VP, Global Head of AI & Automation

Kris Mork

Leidos
CDO

Srini Nanduri

PPL
Head of Data & AI

Kappu Ramasubramanian

Rutgers University
AVP & CDO

Scott Richardson

First Citizens Bank
CDAO

Keith Schleicher

Zoetis
Head of Data Science & Analytics Lead

Diane Schmidt

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Managing Director, Enterprise Data & Corporate Technology

Harald Schneider

Equifax
CDAO

Maria Sims

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
ACDO

David Spett

Department of State
CDO, Office, Foreign Assistance

Dartanion Swift-Williams

City of Baltimore
Executive Director & CDO

Robin Thottungal

Office of Personnel Management
Deputy Assistant Inspector General & CIO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.

  1. Reimagine Governance for Trusted, Real-World Data and AI Value
  2. Modernize Data and AI Infrastructure to Scale
  3. Upskill Across the Organization to Operationalize a Data-Driven Culture

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Washington, DC CDAO Community Town Hall

Beyond RAG — AI That Understands Your Business

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

May 26, 2027 | 1 day

Washington, DC CDAO Community Executive Summit

Washington Marriott Metro Center

Connect with CDAO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

August 2027 | an evening

Washington, DC CDAO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CDAOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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