chief data officer (CDO) Archives

Denice Ross is pictured on an episode of the DailyScoop Podcast. She is sitting in front of a microphone and is smiling. — Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist Denice Ross is spearheading efforts to build the field of data policy and monitor federal data at the Federation of American Scientists’ Data Policy Institute. (FedScoop)

Meet the former U.S. data chief taking the ‘Lorax’ approach to disappearing federal data

Denice Ross and her team at the Data Policy Institute are leading the charge to advocate for data policy and monitor data impacts under the Trump administration.

Oct 16, 2026 By Madison Alder

A government data policy deadline is nearing. Data leaders are looking to help

Agencies have several requirements related to a public inventory of their datasets coming up at the end of the month. Federal data leaders are sharing strategies.

Sep 14, 2026 By Madison Alder

NIH taps former data chief Kristen Honey as first partnerships officer

Honey will help collaborate with the agency’s Health IT office as part of the new role.

Jul 14, 2026 By Madison Alder

The NASA logo is seen at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 7, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images)

NASA has a new acting AI and data chief

Kevin Murphy has taken over as the new chief AI officer at NASA after its inaugural CAIO, David Salvagnini, departed the role.

Jan 27, 2026 By Madison Alder

National Science Foundation Chief AI Officer Dorothy Aronson participates in a panel discussion at AI Talks on April 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo)

Tech leader Dorothy Aronson has departed the National Science Foundation

Aronson is no longer at the agency, an NSF spokesperson told FedScoop. Thu Williams is currently the acting chief AI officer.

Aug 11, 2025 By Madison Alder

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum in Atlanta, Ga. (CDC photo)

CDC data chief announces departure from agency

Alan Sim announced he’s leaving his role as CDC’s chief data officer.

Jul 7, 2025 By Madison Alder

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the department's chief data and artificial intelligence Officer, Matthew Graviss, are pictured from behind, acknowledging applause after a fireside chat on AI. The officials are looking at each other, appearing to both be mid-clap. The audience is in the background. — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (right) and the department’s chief data and artificial intelligence Officer, Matthew Graviss (left), spoke to department employees about artificial intelligence capabilities in June. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

State Department’s top data and AI official departs

Matthew Graviss led the agency’s implementation of artificial intelligence, including its internal AI chatbot.

Feb 11, 2025 By Madison Alder

HHS names three officials to lead AI, technology and data portfolios

Installing a CAIO, CTO and CDO comes after a reshuffle of the agency’s technology and cyber work in July.

Jan 13, 2025 By Madison Alder

Growing data culture requires agencywide buy in, officials say

Among the ways data officials are building that culture: Shark Tank-style competitions and a “data bodega.”

Nov 22, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 07: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) speaks at a press conference alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) about the Senate Democrats expanded majority for the next 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill would renew CDO Council, require ‘AI readiness’ work

The Chief Data Officers Council would be required to report to Congress on best practices for data management related to emerging technology and AI, among other things.

Sep 23, 2024 By Madison Alder