RESTON, VA, September 5, 2024 – Empower AI is delighted to announce that the Honorable Elaine Duke, the former Deputy Secretary (as well as Acting Secretary), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has joined the Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Ms. Duke will provide guidance and direction on matters such as strategy, governance and growth. In addition, Ms. Duke will also serve as the inaugural member and Chair of Empower AI’s External Advisory Board.

As part of a nearly 30-year career in the federal government, Ms. Duke led DHS as Deputy Secretary and later Acting Secretary. She also served in other senior DHS roles such as Under Secretary for Management and Chief Procurement Officer. During her tenure Ms. Duke was widely recognized for her expert knowledge and deep understanding of the DHS mission. She led the Department’s efforts to address emerging threats and oversaw response and recovery activities during the active 2017 hurricane season.

“While in government, Elaine Duke served our country by leading one of the pillars of our national security,” says Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI. “As an advisor and a member of the Board of Directors and External Advisory Board, she will continue to contribute to this important mission and we look forward to her participation.”

Andre Jakubowski, Chairman of the Board at Empower AI and Director at KKR, added, “Elaine Duke has a wealth of leadership experience across both private and public sector roles. We are confident that she will make a notable impact on the growth of Empower AI.”

About Empower AIEmpower AI is built for government missions. We help federal agency leaders solve the government’s biggest IT challenges by bridging commercial innovation with missions of national importance. Our proven solutions and services provide a practical and secure path for agencies to realize the full potential of the workforce. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages over three decades of mission-critical federal IT experience to ensure defense and civilian agencies have a direct path to meaningful transformation. For more information, visit www.empower.ai. 

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