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Hi, I'm Richell Slepetz, a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience helping federal, state, and local agencies, as well as corporate clients, navigate complex challenges. I specialize in stakeholder engagement, technical communications, and change management, particularly in cybersecurity and emergency management sectors. I love facilitating collaboration, building awareness, and crafting content that inspires action and drives meaningful change. Throughout my career, I've led teams, managed large-scale projects, and supported a range of programs from emergency communications to public health initiatives. My goal is to use clear communication and strategic planning to make a difference in how organizations operate and respond to ever-changing needs. I'm enthusiastic about connecting with diverse stakeholders and ensuring their voices are heard in the development of effective solutions.…Hi, I'm Richell Slepetz, a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience helping federal, state, and local agencies, as well as corporate clients, navigate complex challenges. I specialize in stakeholder engagement, technical communications, and change management, particularly in cybersecurity and emergency management sectors. I love facilitating collaboration, building awareness, and crafting content that inspires action and drives meaningful change. Throughout my career, I've led teams, managed large-scale projects, and supported a range of programs from emergency communications to public health initiatives. My goal is to use clear communication and strategic planning to make a difference in how organizations operate and respond to ever-changing needs. I'm enthusiastic about connecting with diverse stakeholders and ensuring their voices are heard in the development of effective solutions.

Richell V. Slepetz

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Hi, I'm Richell Slepetz, a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience helping federal, state, and local agencies, as well as corporate clients, navigate complex challenges. I specialize in stakeholder engagement, technical communications, and change management, particularly in cybersecurity and emergency management sectors. I love facilitating collaboration, building awareness, and crafting content that inspires action and drives meaningful change. Throughout my career, I've led teams, managed large-scale projects, and supported a range of programs from emergency communications to public health initiatives. My goal is to use clear communication and strategic planning to make a difference in how organizations operate and respond to ever-changing needs. I'm enthusiastic about connecting with diverse stakeholders and ensuring their voices are heard in the development of effective solutions.…Hi, I'm Richell Slepetz, a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience helping federal, state, and local agencies, as well as corporate clients, navigate complex challenges. I specialize in stakeholder engagement, technical communications, and change management, particularly in cybersecurity and emergency management sectors. I love facilitating collaboration, building awareness, and crafting content that inspires action and drives meaningful change. Throughout my career, I've led teams, managed large-scale projects, and supported a range of programs from emergency communications to public health initiatives. My goal is to use clear communication and strategic planning to make a difference in how organizations operate and respond to ever-changing needs. I'm enthusiastic about connecting with diverse stakeholders and ensuring their voices are heard in the development of effective solutions.

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Hi, I’m Richell Slepetz, a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience helping federal, state, and local agencies, as well as corporate clients, navigate complex challenges. I specialize in stakeholder engagement, technical communications, and change management, particularly in cybersecurity and emergency management sectors. I love facilitating collaboration, building awareness, and crafting content that inspires action and drives meaningful change.

Throughout my career, I’ve led teams, managed large-scale projects, and supported a range of programs from emergency communications to public health initiatives. My goal is to use clear communication and strategic planning to make a difference in how organizations operate and respond to ever-changing needs. I’m enthusiastic about connecting with diverse stakeholders and ensuring their voices are heard in the development of effective solutions.

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Work Experience

Communications Support Specialist at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

September 30, 2006 - April 29, 2025

Provided communications support for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Emergency Communications Division. Designed and facilitated over 60 small and large-scale engagement meetings for public safety and emergency management stakeholders. Led multi-federal collaborative efforts for state, territorial, and tribal emergency Alerting Officials. Established tribal support teams providing strategic engagement, technical assistance, and cybersecurity needs assessments across 574 federally recognized tribes. Developed tribal engagement best practices and managed conferences, outreach materials, and communication content including reports, blogs, and briefing materials. Supported Southwest Border Communications Working Group and national committees addressing communications cybersecurity and interoperability. Developed SOPs and tribal engagement playbooks while ensuring communications aligned with project management plans and federal guidance.

Communications Support Lead at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Business Management Office

April 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Supported planning and development of external and internal communications to promote enterprise architecture programs related to cybersecurity and access management. Coordinated with subject matter experts and graphic designers to develop infographics and technical documentation. Planned and executed mission-support events involving large gatherings of personnel.

Public Affairs and Policy Coordination Team Support at DHS Office of Health Affairs

March 1, 2012 - April 30, 2014

Sole communications support for internal and external stakeholders aligned with DHS office mission. Managed Speaker Bureau activities for 60+ personnel. Developed outreach, training materials, communication plans, SOPs, and technical documents addressing workforce health, pandemic coordination, chemical defense, and disease control. Led efforts to define mission, vision, and core values for the office.

State and Local Outreach and Relationship Management Lead at Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance Improvement Program

July 1, 2008 - November 30, 2011

Led planning, requirements gathering, user experience, and testing for DisasterAssistance.gov portal. Facilitated development of first federal-state system interface, managing relationships and security integration with the State of Florida. Developed and implemented national stakeholder engagement plans coordinating 16 federal partner agencies. Managed USDA content relationships and developed referral guidelines for assistance programs. Conducted user training briefings and supported integration of portal into National Recovery Framework.

Deputy Strategic Communications Team Lead at DOD Army Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System (DIMHRS) Program Office (ADPO)

October 1, 2006 - May 31, 2008

Led a team providing outreach, technical communications, and change management for DIMHRS, the largest government ERP software implementation. Coordinated with Army and Air Force leadership on human resource changes and communication needs. Supported change management activities, workforce readiness, website redesign, and dissemination of outreach materials. Developed stakeholder briefings to promote awareness of system functionalities and resources.

Senior Technical Writer at Computer Sciences Corporation

November 1, 1999 - September 30, 2006

Developed technical guidance, training, and outreach materials for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services clients. Authored national Medicare Part B Provider Biller Guide. Supported federal client recompetes by developing proposal materials and technical approaches.

Documentation Specialist at TRW

December 1, 1998 - October 31, 1999

Modernized and updated SEC EDGAR project’s user and operations documentation pre-Y2K. Documented system requirements, generated development change requests, developed test plans and reports, and conducted user testing.

Technical Writer at Autometric, Inc.

September 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998

Supported classified and unclassified geographical information systems through product user testing and documentation. Developed user, API, release documentation, corporate messaging, articles, press releases, and product brochures.

Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Communications Support at U.S. Navy Finance Management Office (FMO)

September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016

Supported Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness activities by developing communications plans for engagement and outreach via public website, internal sites, and outreach materials. Collaborated across commands to identify training material gaps and developed consolidated training strategies for audit readiness.

Associate Communications Support Specialist at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

October 1, 2006 - April 30, 2025

Provided strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and project management support for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Emergency Communications Division from 2015 to 2025. Designed and facilitated numerous national, regional, and local engagement meetings for public safety and emergency management stakeholders. Led teams to support multi-federal collaboratives, developed tribal engagement teams, and created communication materials including agendas, briefing materials, playbooks, and reports. Supported various federal clients on multiple recompete efforts and developed firm-wide internal communication resources and events.

Support - Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) at U.S. Navy Finance Management Office (FMO)

September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016

Supported Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness activities by developing and implementing communications plans and outreach materials for Department-wide audit readiness. Collaborated across Commands to identify training gaps and developed strategies to consolidate and deploy training throughout all audit phases.

Communications Support Lead at Department of Homeland Security Enterprise Business Management Office

April 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Supported internal and external outreach development for enterprise architecture programs focusing on cybersecurity, identity, credential, and access management. Coordinated with subject matter experts and graphic designers to create infographics and program documentation, and planned multiple mission-support events.

Public Affairs and Policy Coordination Team Support at DHS Office of Health Affairs

March 1, 2012 - April 30, 2014

Sole communications support for division personnel and external stakeholders aligned with department mission. Managed Speakers Bureau activities, developed outreach and training materials for health and emergency coordination topics, and led efforts to define mission, vision, and core values.

State and Local Outreach and Relationship Management Lead at Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance Improvement Program

July 1, 2008 - November 30, 2011

Supported planning, requirements gathering, and testing for the DisasterAssistance.gov web portal. Developed and implemented a nationwide stakeholder engagement plan coordinating with federal and state partners. Managed content management relationships and provided user training briefings.

Healthcare Team Coordination Program Support at Department of Defense / Patient Safety Program

May 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008

Analyzed communication mechanisms such as social networking to optimize outreach to providers, patients, and families. Conducted research, engagement technology assessment, and focus groups.

Deputy Strategic Communications Team Lead at DOD Army Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System (DIMHRS) Program Office

October 1, 2006 - May 31, 2008

Led outreach, technical communications, and change management efforts to facilitate the largest government ERP implementation for Army personnel and pay functions. Coordinated with senior leadership and other service branches to align requirements, supported workforce readiness, and developed communication materials and a redesigned website.

Senior Technical Writer at Computer Sciences Corporation

November 1, 1999 - September 30, 2006

Developed technical guidance, training, outreach materials, and online content for EPA and CMS clients. Authored Medicare Part B provider documentation and participated in federal client recompetes.

Documentation Specialist at TRW

December 1, 1998 - October 31, 1999

Modernized and updated SEC EDGAR project documentation prior to Y2K. Documented system requirements, developed change requests, and conducted user testing.

Technical Writer at Autometric, Inc.

August 31, 1996 - December 30, 1998

Supported development of GIS products through testing and documentation, including user guides, API documentation, corporate messaging, press releases, brochures, and corporate overview statements.