Karla Perri
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2003 : Present
The Spectrum Group
Principal
Federal Solutions is a consulting firm specializing in advocacy and analysis of legal, policy and regulatory issues in environment, energy, and on issues related to governmental oversight and management of federal agencies. Projects have included providing advice to stand up a security and sustainability program for an independent non-partisan research institute and leading and supporting projects at the National Academy of Public Administration to investigate and evaluate the management of programs at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2003 :
Federal Solutions LLC
President
I teach all of the courses in the UMUC Cybersecurity Policy and Management graduate program, ranging from the level 610 foundational course to the level 670 Capstone class. The classes are taught on-line and as hybrid classes. Courses cover governance and policy issues, risk prevention and mitigation, national and international legal and regulatory requirements, and litigation risks. The Capstone class is a multidisciplinary class which includes a real-time tabletop exercise involving a breach of critical infrastructure assets. In 2019 I was nominated for the Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award.
2017 :
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adjunct Associate Professor, Graduate School, Cybersecurity Security Management and Policy
Presidential appointee to the Senior Executive Service. My team oversaw the President’s plan for revitalizing base closure communities and ensuring that base closure property became available for transfer and reuse.
1997 : 2001
Department of Defense
Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Environment
About
I am a legislative/regulatory attorney and executive leader with extensive experience in energy, environment, sustainability, resiliency, climate change, and national security. I have worked for the federal government, and in various capacities for medium-sized to large businesses delivering exceptional service by providing subject matter expertise, and developing structure, a strategy and a process that helps them achieve their goals. I have established strong, lasting client relationships by committing myself to understand each client’s business concerns. I want to make a difference and have repeatedly proven that by championing high impact missions for federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency. I know I am only as good as the teams I lead, so I take time to train, coach, and mentor team members for career growth and optimal performance.
I have a reputation as a thought leader who can deliver solutions. I am effective because I can work at all levels of an organization, building solid relationships and trust to effect transformational change. I provide guidance and support to clients as their organizations undergo restructuring, workforce rightsizing, and technology migrations and upgrades. I also provide advice on government contracting opportunities and responses, organizational restructuring, business development, and relationship management.
In addition, I am sought after by non-profit boards to drive the strategic planning process and execute initiatives to fulfill their mission and deliver progress on action items. My key areas of board expertise include, but are not limited to, providing legal advice and risk management assessments, governance, compliance, strategic planning & execution, fundraising, and environmental and social governance.
I am also an adjunct professor in cybersecurity management and policy. My focus is on cybersecurity technical and foundational competencies, including designing management and governance structures, organizational implementation, and an in-depth understanding of policy, legal and regulatory requirements.
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