Deborah Youmans, vice president and chief information officer at MITRE, has been named a 2026 Federal 100 honoree, recognizing her leadership in advancing secure, mission-driven technology across the federal landscape.
The Federal 100 Awards, presented by Nextgov/FCW, honor leaders from government, industry, and academia who have driven innovation and delivered meaningful results in federal technology. See the full list of 2026 Federal 100 honorees.
At MITRE, Youmans aligns enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and innovation with the organization’s public-interest mission, enabling engineers, researchers, and government sponsors to address complex national challenges. She leads enterprise computing and information systems, overseeing a broad portfolio that includes secure infrastructure, advanced analytics, and digital services.
In 2025, Youmans played a key role in accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across government through the establishment of MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox—a secure, vendor-neutral environment that allows agencies to test and evaluate emerging AI technologies using mission-relevant data. The capability supports applications across national security, public health, infrastructure, and other critical domains, helping agencies reduce risk, improve decision-making, and scale innovation more effectively.
Youmans’ leadership reflects a commitment to responsible, mission-focused innovation, strengthening MITRE’s ability to support government sponsors and deliver impact in the public interest.