Ashley Scott Chiddick, MPA has a diverse and extensive work experience. They are currently serving as the Director of Delivery and Operations at Whitespace, where they are responsible for managing software delivery programs, providing strategic guidance and innovation, ensuring compliance with federal contracts, and overseeing company operations.
Prior to this role, Chiddick served as a Board Member at the Downtown Long Beach Alliance. They also founded and worked as a Senior Advisor at Capitol A, providing strategic advisory services and influencing public policy through collaboration and partnerships.
Chiddick has also worked at the Los Angeles Times as an Information Technology Program Manager, overseeing IT projects. Before that, they worked at ByteCubed as a Senior Consultant, where they managed software teams, advised clients on business challenges, and led organizational alignment and transformation.
In earlier roles, Chiddick worked at the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Initiative, where they led software delivery teams and advised local government stakeholders. They also served as a Senior Congressional Affairs and Policy Advisor at the Department of Defense, focusing on small business competitiveness and technology opportunities. Additionally, they worked as a Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, managing a large contract and software delivery teams.
Before these roles, Chiddick had a career in politics. They worked as a Professional Staff Member at the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, advising on small business policy and conducting oversight of federal programs. They also served as the Director of Federal and State Projects, managing legislative staffers and delivering funding opportunities through grants and partnerships. Prior to their career in the Senate, Chiddick worked at the Louisiana State Legislature as a Legislative Director, overseeing legislative priorities and providing policy consultation.
Overall, Chiddick's work experience highlights their expertise in program and project management, strategic advisory services, government processes and funding, and policy development. They have a strong background in managing teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and leveraging data and technology to solve challenges in various sectors.
Ashley Scott Chiddick, MPA obtained a Bachelor of Arts - BA in Journalism from Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge in 2005. Later, in 2010, Ashley completed a Master of Public Administration - MPA with a focus on Public Policy from the same institution. Additionally, in July 2020, Ashley obtained a certification in Agile Project and Delivery Management from ICAgile.
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