This week, host Troy Edgar is joined in Washington, D.C. by Stacy Marcott, the acting Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Stacy talks about her strategies for overseeing a massive $90 billion budget, modernizing crucial financial systems, and fostering collaboration across multiple agencies.
With a distinguished federal career, beginning in the U.S. Navy, Stacy brings a unique perspective and a commitment to excellence to her role. She discusses how her military experience and great mentors have shaped her approach to financial management, and about the innovative training and workforce development initiatives she has implemented at DHS. Stacy also shares her insights on leadership, collaboration, and the lessons she's learned throughout her career.
This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work that ensures the security and well-being of our nation are taken care of!
Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.
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