Maureen K. Russell

Ms. Russell joined NTIA’s Office of Policy Analysis and Development in November 2020. Known for her expertise in countering transnational organized crime and strengthening supply chain security, Maureen leads NTIA’s policy development in cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, foreign investment risk, wireless technology standards development, data centers, and geopolitical risks. Prior to NTIA, Ms. Russell spent over a decade as a national security consultant, supporting senior leaders within the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and State. Maureen facilitated foreign and domestic policy implementation regarding countering transnational organized crime, developed global strategies to promote information sharing between the US government and members of the US private sector, and organized multi-nation delegations to meet with security partners in Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean. Maureen graduated from Saint Mary’s College and went on to receive a Master’s in International Relations from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.