Joanna Patterson

Joanna Patterson is a skilled executive with extensive experience in risk management, operational excellence, and cybersecurity. Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management at CACI International Inc. since July 2009, Joanna leads the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management policies to protect organizational assets. Prior roles include Director of Operational Excellence, where Joanna improved efficiency and reduced costs through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and Quality and Security Manager, where Joanna enhanced company growth through quality and cybersecurity initiatives. Joanna has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at Colorado Technical University and the University of Maryland University College, teaching various graduate and undergraduate courses in cybersecurity. Earlier career highlights include serving as Enterprise Operations Senior Manager at Electronic Data Systems and Senior Engineering Manager at Verizon. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Information Security Management from Saint Leo University and a Doctor of Business in Information Systems Management from Walden University.