NCMA DC kicks off its 2024-2025 program year on Wednesday, September 18 with a special fireside chat on AI in acquisition. The event will take place at the historic Arts Club of Washington. Our honored speaker is Andrea Brandon, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Budget, Finance, Grants and Acquisition within the Department of Interior (DOI). The chat will be moderated by Tim Cooke, Owner and CEO of ASI Government.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE: Your ticket price includes a networking half hour, complimentary drinks, a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres, and free parking in the Arts Club garage (located off 20th street).
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Andrea Brandon is the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Budget, Finance, Grants and Acquisition within the Department of Interior (DOI). As the DAS she has executive responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of all budget, finance, financial assistance, acquisitions, property, and related business IT systems for the DOI. This portfolio comprises of more than $12 Billion in financial assistance and contract awards. She was formerly the DAS for the Office of Grants and Acquisition Policy and Accountability (OGAPA), the Senior Procurement Executive, and the Suspension and Debarment Official for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Andrea has broad experience in risk management, audits, internal controls, information technology innovation, acquisition management, grants, and financial operations in her federal career of 34 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences from the University of Maryland, a Master’s in Public Administration from American University and a member of the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society; and a Master’s in Legal Studies from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR:
Tim Cooke is the owner, President, and CEO of ASI Government, LLC. In this role, he puts his experience to work to create value for clients who leverage the marketplace to create mission essential capabilities for dozens of public sector organizations. Tim helps create, guide, and implement at-scale innovations in federal acquisition, including initiatives like performance-based acquisition, strategic sourcing, and category management. He received a Hammer Award from the Secretary of Defense for his work on acquisition reform.
Tim received his B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, from George Mason University, and his M.A. and Ph. D. in political economy from The Johns Hopkins University. He served as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rice University and was an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Key Executive Program for federal leaders seeking a master’s degree in public administration.