Kelly Matoney, JD MBA
About Kelly Matoney, JD MBA
Kelly Matoney, JD MBA, serves as the Executive Director of Privacy at Vista Equity Partners, specializing in privacy and information security with a focus on artificial intelligence and private equity. She has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Amazon, Iron Mountain, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and is a licensed attorney in Florida and the District of Columbia.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Kelly Matoney serves as the Executive Director of Privacy at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on privacy and information security, particularly in the context of private equity and artificial intelligence. Her expertise in these areas contributes to the firm's commitment to maintaining high standards of data protection and compliance.
Previous Experience in Privacy and Risk Management
Prior to her current role, Matoney held several positions that enhanced her expertise in privacy and risk management. She worked as a Senior Global Privacy & Risk Management Strategist at Amazon for 10 months in 2020-2021. Before that, she was a Risk Manager and Program Manager at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Global Privacy Principal & Practice Leader at Iron Mountain from 2018 to 2020.
Professional Background in Consulting and Compliance
Matoney's career includes significant consulting experience. She worked as a Business Systems (Consulting) Manager at Progressive Insurance from 2000 to 2008. Earlier in her career, she served as an Information Security Compliance Officer and Privacy Compliance Officer at the FAA from 2010 to 2013. Her diverse background in consulting and compliance has shaped her approach to privacy management.
Educational Qualifications and Certifications
Kelly Matoney holds a Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law, obtained between 2002 and 2005. She also earned an MBA in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida. Furthermore, she completed a Leadership Program at The Wharton School from 2016 to 2020. Matoney is certified as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
Academic Contributions as an Adjunct Professor
In addition to her professional roles, Matoney contributed to academia as an Adjunct Associate Professor at American University Washington College of Law from 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, she shared her expertise in privacy and information security with students, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the field.