
So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!
This podcast is based on Chief Bob Vásquez's book, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?! It consists of interviews with leaders who have experience in each of the twelve areas discussed in the book. Each week, Chief Vásquez and a guest will discuss additional thoughts and ideas (all belong to the interviewees themselves) that will help you empower yourself to become a better leader, a Chief! Good luck! Be GREAT! You ARE!
So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!
Col Christina Perez!
Colonel Christina P. Perez is the Division Chief of Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) Investment Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force, comprised of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. She provides the executive and senior level leadership planning, governance, and resourcing recommendations for Department-wide EIT initiatives and issues, ensuring interoperability and cost-effectiveness across the five major portfolios and numerous service, joint, and commercial capabilities for Airmen and Guardians. She leads multi-agency teams in overseeing the planning and execution of a $2.4 billion portfolio while aligning the corresponding Department Strategy. Prior to this assignment, Colonel Perez was the Chief of the Cyberspace Force Development Division and the 17X Career Field Manager where she provided cyberspace organizational and force development guidance for 38,000 officer and enlisted personnel throughout the Air Force. Colonel Perez earned her commission in 2003 as a Top Graduate of Officer Training School. She has deployed in various locations such as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti, and Kuwait in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, and ENDURING.