APB’s Michelle Howard Appointed to President-Elect Joe Biden’s Transition Team to the Department of Defense
17 Nov 2020
The first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations, APB speaker Michelle Howard was recently appointed to Joe Biden’s transition team to the Department of Defense. The retired Admiral joins more than 20 others making up the “Agency Review Team” for the Pentagon. This team will be responsible for reviewing current operations in the Department of Defense in order to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
A sought-after speaker, Admiral Howard delivers engaging keynotes on leadership, cybersecurity, diversity, innovation and teambuilding. To each, she lends experience gained from three decades on the front lines and highest levels of national defense. Bringing the empowering insights of an African-American woman who spent her career shattering glass ceilings and breaking new ground, she continues to motivate others with her highly inspirational presence.