Adrienne M. Smith
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Adrienne Smith is a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over a decade of experience in healthcare and more than 15 years in IT project management.
Specializing in cybersecurity, Adrienne partners with consulting clients to strengthen their security posture, safeguard critical assets, and ensure resilience against evolving cyber threats.
She works extensively with cyber control frameworks for critical infrastructure protection, including NIST and HIPAA, to uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network systems. Adrienne is recognized for her ability to build trust and confidence with clients, lead high-performing teams across all management levels, and coordinate complex technology initiatives.
Her expertise lies in aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives to deliver measurable results.
Within the Firm, Adrienne is involved with TMRG, Withum’s Team Member Resource Group, and the Whippany Culture Committee Ambassador
Adrienne is a former US Army Senior Communications subject matter expert and advisor. In addition to her several military awards and recognition, she was awarded the Black Leadership Award in the 2022 Profiles in Diversity Journal. She is certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, Project Management and ITIL Service Management, and holds additional IT and healthcare certifications, as well.
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Education:
- MS, Project Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- BA, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology (in progress)
- BS, Management Information Systems, University of Maryland
- Certified, ITIL Foundation Level, AXELOS Global Best Practice
- Certified, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
- Certified, CompTIA Security+ ce Certification, CompTIA
- Certified, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, ISACA
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, NJ/NYC PMI Chapter
- Member, Veteran Mentorship Program
- Board of Trustees Member, Pink Pearls Foundation of New Jersey
Exemplifying her dedication to philanthropy and community service, she held a pivotal role being a member of the Board of Trustees for the Pink Pearls Foundation of New Jersey.
During her free time, Adrienne finds immense joy in indulging her passion for the violin.
She was recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal with a Black Leadership Award, celebrating her professional accomplishments and activities with Withum’s Black, Latino, African-American, African and Caribbean (BLAAC) and Veterans TMRGs.