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Andrea Bright is a senior human capital strategist with 29 years of experience in the Federal
Government, including more than ten years in the Senior Executive Service. She most
recently served as Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources Management at U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where she led HR operations for a 68,000-employee
workforce and managed a $200M+ annual budget. Before joining CBP, Ms. Bright worked at
the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in a variety of roles, including the Chief Human
Capital Officer.
Throughout her career at CBP and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Andrea advised
senior officials, political appointees, and Congressional stakeholders on workforce
modernization, organizational restructuring, policy implementation, performance
management, and large-scale talent acquisition. She is recognized for integrating
technology-enabled HR solutions while maintaining principled, human-centered leadership.
Currently, as founder of BrightLine HR Consulting, Andrea advises Federal agencies and
government contractors on mission-aligned workforce strategy, organizational design,
technology-enabled HR transformation, and talent acquisition.
Andrea Bright is a senior human capital strategist with 29 years of experience in the Federal
Government, including more than ten years in the Senior Executive Service. She most
recently served as Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources Management at U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where she led HR operations for a 68,000-employee
workforce and managed a $200M+ annual budget. Before joining CBP, Ms. Bright worked at
the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in a variety of roles, including the Chief Human
Capital Officer.
Throughout her career at CBP and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Andrea advised
senior officials, political appointees, and Congressional stakeholders on workforce
modernization, organizational restructuring, policy implementation, performance
management, and large-scale talent acquisition. She is recognized for integrating
technology-enabled HR solutions while maintaining principled, human-centered leadership.
Currently, as founder of BrightLine HR Consulting, Andrea advises Federal agencies and
government contractors on mission-aligned workforce strategy, organizational design,
technology-enabled HR transformation, and talent acquisition.
Ms. Cindy M. Gripper continues to build customer relationships and trust as a change agent, in the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer within the Federal Government. She is an expert in leading the delivery of information technology solutions that anticipate and meet mission needs while empowering a workforce of information technology professionals, in the delivery of customer-centered products, services, and support. As a certified coach, Ms. Gripper serves clients across the federal sector. She holds clients accountable and is dedicated to helping leaders create meaning in their own lives, which fosters a motivated workforce, customer commitment, and improved performance. Ms. Gripper is a proud veteran of the United States Army where she has adopted the motto, “Lead by Example”.
Ms. Cindy M. Gripper continues to build customer relationships and trust as a change agent, in the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer within the Federal Government. She is an expert in leading the delivery of information technology solutions that anticipate and meet mission needs while empowering a workforce of information technology professionals, in the delivery of customer-centered products, services, and support. As a certified coach, Ms. Gripper serves clients across the federal sector. She holds clients accountable and is dedicated to helping leaders create meaning in their own lives, which fosters a motivated workforce, customer commitment, and improved performance. Ms. Gripper is a proud veteran of the United States Army where she has adopted the motto, “Lead by Example”.