Ashley DeVoto
Federal Leadership
Ashley DeVoto was named chief information officer for the Department of the Air Force in 2026. She leads its enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data and AI, and defense business systems portfolios, overseeing technology investments that support airmen, Guardians, civilians and contractors worldwide. The scale of the role requires balancing dependable day-to-day services with modernization that can improve military operations. DeVoto brings cyber and technology leadership experience to an organization whose missions span air, space and digital environments. Her priorities as CIO will help determine how the department secures its systems, equips its workforce and turns emerging technology into usable capability.
