Kelly Fletcher
Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year
While much of the Federal CIO Council saw major turnover amid the transition to the Trump administration earlier this year, Kelly Fletcher was one of a handful of familiar faces who remained. As CIO since October 2022, she has overseen global IT and cybersecurity operations across State’s vast diplomatic network and managed the modernization of networks, cloud adoption, and secure communications that enable diplomats to operate effectively in every region of the world. Fletcher drives strategy to improve resilience against cyber threats while ensuring technology solutions directly support U.S. foreign policy objectives and the daily work of embassies and consulates worldwide.
