(US and Canada) We are pleased to welcome Lana DeMaria to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. DeMaria is the Head of Data Governance and Privacy at Alaska Airlines. She oversees the development and implementation of the Data Governance Office for Alaska and Horizon Airlines. Additionally, she leads the maturation and implementation of data privacy practices across the enterprise, develops the vision and strategy for data governance and privacy activities, and builds a core team of specialists to engage and support stakeholders.

DeMaria is a motivated and results-oriented leader with international experience. She has deployed impactful programs, landed global projects, and established connections with brilliant individuals across various countries, including the US, Russia, India, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Argentina, Egypt, and the Czech Republic.

With over 20 years of team management and technology experience, DeMaria brings expertise in supervising and training teams, as well as building global enterprise-wide programs from the ground up. She is an expert in leading, planning, and executing projects in diverse industries, such as aviation, software, manufacturing, telecom, and education. She finds joy in strategizing and implementing successful marketing campaigns and operational programs, all while emphasizing the importance of privacy awareness to foster customer trust.

Over her career, DeMaria has made significant contributions to the privacy, security, and risk management space. Her notable accomplishments include working with esteemed organizations like Alaska Airlines Group, Microsoft, and Ernst & Young, where she spent 16 years honing her skills. Additionally, she has gained 14 years of training, communications, and marketing experience from her tenure at Microsoft, Ernst & Young, Boeing, PacifiCorp, and SCS.

DeMaria holds an MBA in International Business and a BA in Management Information Systems from Washington State University, alongside several certifications, including Six Sigma, CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), and ITIL Foundations. She is an active member of esteemed associations such as the Digital Marketing Association, the Institute of Internal Auditors, the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and the IT Compliance Institute.

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives share their expert opinions and innovations in data and analytics. The board ensures that we champion the best companies, leaders, and insights that accelerate our community’s success. Members may serve as editorial writers, reviewers, content developers, and conference speakers.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Lana DeMaria to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.