Jo Ann Velez
About Jo Ann Velez
Jo Ann Velez is a Manager of Identity & Access Management at Envision Healthcare, with extensive experience in information security and management across various organizations, including Seagate Technology and Samsung Research America.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Jo Ann Velez has been serving as the Manager of Identity & Access Management at Envision Healthcare since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the identity and access management strategies within the organization. Her work involves developing and implementing security controls and identity lifecycle processes to ensure compliance with various regulatory standards. Envision Healthcare is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and focuses on providing high-quality healthcare services.
Previous Experience at Seagate Technology
Jo Ann Velez has extensive experience with Seagate Technology, where she held multiple roles over a span of 14 years. From 2001 to 2006, she worked as a Senior IT Manager in Infrastructure Development. She then transitioned to Director roles, including Director of Information Technology Business Liaison from 2006 to 2010, Director of Identity Management Czar from 2010 to 2015, and Director of Information Security from 2015 to 2018. Her tenure at Seagate Technology provided her with a solid foundation in IT management and security.
Experience at Samsung Research America
Jo Ann Velez worked as the Director of Information Security at Samsung Research America for one year, from 2018 to 2019. In this position, she focused on enhancing the organization's information security posture. Her role involved implementing security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Jo Ann Velez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The Ohio State University. She has also completed an MBA in Business Administration and Management from California State University-Monterey Bay. Additionally, she participated in the Leadership Development Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education and the Information Technology Leadership Program at Santa Clara University. Her educational background complements her expertise in security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and data privacy.
Specialization in Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Jo Ann Velez specializes in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). She has developed a risk-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) program that incorporates security frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001/2. Her expertise extends to regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Velez has a comprehensive understanding of data privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) management, focusing on establishing security policies, standards, and procedures.