About Lisa Ann
I help organizations simplify compliance, reduce risk, and achieve certifications faster. With 20+ years of experience leading cybersecurity, governance, and healthcare compliance programs, I specialize in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable, results-driven strategies.
✅ Proven Expertise: Delivered 5+ FedRAMP certification packages, 50+ SSPs, and enterprise HIPAA programs that cut audit cycles by up to 40%.
✅ Framework Mastery: NIST SP 800-53/171, HIPAA, FedRAMP, DFARS, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMS, and OIG.
✅ Business Impact: Reduced compliance risk exposure by 25%, resolved 95% of audit findings on first review, and saved 300+ staff hours annually through compliance automation.
✅ Trusted Leadership: Directed multimillion-dollar programs for federal agencies, Fortune 500s, and healthcare providers—delivering on time, within budget, and always audit-ready.
Whether you need program leadership, audit preparation, compliance automation, or risk management strategy, I ensure your organization not only meets regulatory requirements but turns compliance into a competitive advantage.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Physician BillingIndependent ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSFebruary 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)• Developed and implemented HIPAA Security Rule compliance program, conducting risk analyses, delivering workforce training, and strengthening vendor due diligence processes.• Streamlined compliance processes, enhancing audit readiness and significantly reducing regulatory risk exposure.• Provided strategic guidance on HIPAA, CMS, and OIG compliance, ensuring organizations maintained continuous audit readiness.• Authored and deployed compliance policies, training programs, and risk management plans tailored to healthcare operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.• Streamlined compliance processes, enhancing audit readiness and significantly reducing regulatory risk exposure.• Partnered with healthcare executives to align compliance programs with organizational objectives and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Harbor LaneIndependent Consultant – Cybersecurity & Compliance ProgramsCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2019 - Today (6 years and 8 months)• Created and delivered 5+ FedRAMP certification packages and 50+ SSPs, SIAs, and control plans, accelerating authorization timelines by 30%.• Advised clients on SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance, fortifying governance frameworks and strengthening audit readiness.• Directed enterprise vulnerability management and business continuity initiatives, reducing overall risk exposure by 25%.
- Gen3 Technology ConsultingProgram Manager – IRS Cybersecurity OversightCONSULTING AND AUDITSMarch 2024 - February 2025 (11 months)• Directed an IRS-wide cybersecurity oversight program, aligning operations with NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 5) and FedRAMP standards.• Led comprehensive risk assessments and deployed security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 5), strengthening federal compliance programs.• Designed executive dashboards that reduced audit preparation time by 30% and enhanced real-time compliance visibility.• Integrated security modernization into enterprise operations, remediating compliance gaps by 25%.• Guided contractors in safeguarding CUI by aligning policies with NIST SP 800-171 (Rev. 2) and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements.
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Education
- B.S. Information TechnologyNortheastern UniversityB.S. Information Technology
- Information Systems StudiesNorthern Virginia Community CollegeInformation Systems Studies