Jennifer Ewbank

Founder @ Andaman Strategic Advisors

About

As CIA’s former Deputy Director for Digital Innovation, I led the transformation of one of the most complex and secure digital ecosystems in the world, driving AI, cyber, and data strategies that positioned the United States for long-term advantage in the digital age. That experience now informs my work with boards and executives navigating high-stakes challenges at the intersection of technology, security, and leadership.Today, I advise boards, executive teams, and founders on the convergence of national security, emerging technology, and enterprise risk. I bring decades of operational leadership together with practical expertise in AI, cyber, and digital transformation to help organizations build resilience, govern AI responsibly, and understand why geopolitical and cyber risks are now board-level imperatives. My work is forward-looking: preparing leaders for quantum disruption, counter-AI threats, and an era defined by competition between digital freedom and digital authoritarianism.A growing focus of my work centers on Mind Sovereignty™, or the ability of individuals and institutions to maintain independent judgment, agency, and clarity in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, synthetic media, and adversarial influence operations. As manipulation becomes more personalized and more subtle, protecting freedom of thought is no longer abstract. It is a practical leadership challenge, with implications for decision-making, trust, and resilience.I speak globally on how AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies are reshaping leadership, resilience, and freedom in the digital age. In keynotes, panels, and private forums, I aim to help audiences recognize not only the risks of technological acceleration, but the extraordinary opportunities that emerge when innovation is aligned with democratic values and human agency.My perspective is grounded in real-world leadership, managing global teams, overseeing billion-dollar budgets, strengthening alliances, and building public-private partnerships. I’ve been trusted to lead through disruption and translate mission imperatives into strategic advantage. Today, whether in the boardroom, on stage, or in advisory sessions, my goal is to equip leaders with clarity, credibility, and the confidence to shape our digital future, rather than be shaped by it.Personal account. Views expressed here are my own and do not represent the positions or policies of the U.S. Government or the Central Intelligence Agency.

Country

United States

City

Washington

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity Strategy, Keynote Speaking, Geostrategic Risk, Board Governance, Editorial Review, Peer Reviews, Public-private Partnerships, International Relations, Diplomacy, Open Source Integration, Data strategy, Information Technology, Strategy, Innovation Development, Digital Innovation, Digital Strategy, National Security, Leadership

Experience

Founder

Andaman Strategic Advisors

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Washington DC Metropolitan Area

Andaman Strategic Advisors provides consulting and advisory services in the fields of digital transformation, cyber and AI strategies, technical and geo-strategic risk, leadership development, and organizational change, as well as specialized regional expertise focusing on Southeast Asia and Central/Eastern Europe.

Independent Director - Board of Directors

DarkOwl

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

DarkOwl is the industry’s leading provider of darknet data and intelligence to cybersecurity companies and governments globally. Using machine learning and human analysts, DarkOwl automatically, continuously, and anonymously collects and indexes darknet, deep web, and high-risk surface net data.

Independent Director - Board of Directors

Analysis and Resilience Center for Systemic Risk

2023-4 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Washington DC Metropolitan Area

The Analysis and Resilience Center for Systemic Risk (ARC) is a coalition of financial services firms working together to identify, prioritize, and mitigate systemic risk to the nation’s most critical infrastructure. The ARC delivers actionable solutions which reduce systemic risk by collaboration between members, the US Government, and key sector partners to support the collective defense of our economic and national security.

Keynote Speaker

Leading Authorities, Inc.

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

After three decades in the shadow world of intelligence, culminating in her role leading digital transformation to shape the future of intelligence, Jennifer is on a new mission—helping leaders decode risk, embrace human-AI partnerships, defend their organizations, and thrive in a world of relentless change. For unique keynotes tailored to your organization's needs, contact Leading Authorities or Jennifer directly.

Member - Strategic Advisory Group

Oracle

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Member of the new Strategic Advisory Group for Oracle's Government, Defense, and Intelligence business. With purpose-built solutions for defense and intelligence, Oracle brings secure multicloud capabilities, real-time AI-enabled decision tools, and mission-critical infrastructure from the enterprise to the edge.

Member - Board of Directors

CIA Officers Memorial Foundation

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Washington DC Metropolitan Area

The Foundation was established in December 2001 to honor Johnny Micheal Spann, the first CIA officer killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Today, the Foundation serves the families of all CIA officers who gave their last full measure of devotion to their country.

Member - Board of Advisors

Reality Defender

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Reality Defender is an award-winning cybersecurity company specializing in advanced deepfake and AI-generated media detection, serving enterprises and government organizations with real-time, multi-modal protection across audio, video, image, and text. Their platform leverages cutting-edge AI to help clients proactively identify, prevent, and respond to sophisticated digital threats, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of critical communications.

Member - Board of Advisors

RealmOne

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

RealmOne advances intelligence and national security missions with leading-edge technologies and secure solutions.

Member - Board of Advisors

BTI360

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

BTI360 is a Washington, DC-area software development company that builds big data, cloud, and AI solutions for mission-focused federal customers. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, emphasis on secure and scalable software, and its “We Deliver Great Software Fast®” approach.

Senior Advisor

Ankura

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Ankura is a global expert services and advisory firm specializing in risk management, transformation, disputes, and performance improvement, leveraging multidisciplinary expertise to deliver tailored solutions that protect, create, and recover value for clients.