A Profile of Leadership in Federal Service Prepared to Mitigate Risk By Lango Deen
M
onique Doute’ Ferrell is the quintessential 21st century-woman juggling a career with marriage and family. A woman for whom the glass was always half full, her optimism, dedication, and exceptional talents resulted in her appointment to the prestigious federal Senior Executive Service just shy of two years ago, joining the growing number of professionals transforming the government. Mrs. Ferrell is the first African American woman to be appointed to the Senior Executive Service in the United States Army Audit Agency’s 67 year history, and only the fourth female. Leaders chosen to Senior Executive Service (SES) positions share a broad perspective of government and a commitment to the highest standards of public service. SES personnel serve in key positions just below top Presidential appointees, and as such, are the major link between these appointees and the rest of the federal workforce. They oversee nearly every government activity in approximately 75 federal agencies.
Monique Doute’ Ferrell Deputy Auditor General for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Training Audits, U.S. Army Audit Agency
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