About Us
Dream Believe Achieve Strategies was founded on the belief that exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering integrity create extraordinary results. We provide professional consulting services focused on cybersecurity, governance, project management, information assurance, compliance, operational readiness, and strategic planning. We partner with government agencies and commercial organizations to strengthen security programs, improve operational performance, streamline business processes, and develop sustainable solutions for complex challenges.
Every engagement is guided by professionalism, accountability, innovation, and a commitment to delivering measurable value for our clients.
Meet Our Founder — Ashley
Ashley is a Senior Technology Governance, Digital Governance, and Program Management professional with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise governance, digital transformation, technology strategy, compliance, portfolio management, and operational excellence across large, complex organizations. She holds an active Top Secret/SCI (CI-Polygraph) security clearance.
Selected Career Highlights
- Managed a $30M technology portfolio supporting 50+ enterprise initiatives
- Led governance programs supporting 1,700+ personnel across 11 locations
- Maintained 100% continuous authorization compliance across enterprise systems
- Reduced administrative workload by 50% through workflow automation
- Rated #1 of 9 Majors by Senior Rater — recommended for promotion Below Zone to Lieutenant Colonel
- Consistently rated in the top 5% of officers across multiple commands
Civilian Professional Experience
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | Digital Governance
Defense Contracting Company
Leads enterprise technology governance supporting 50+ mission-critical systems, maintaining 100% continuous authorization compliance and reducing administrative workload by 50%.
DevSecOps Project Manager / ISSO Manager
Defense Contracting Company
Directed governance for enterprise DevSecOps initiatives, reducing security incidents by 40%.
Project Director
NSA Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Directed a $30M enterprise technology portfolio, implementing ServiceNow PPM and reducing executive reporting timelines from two weeks to 72 hours.
Military Service
Ashley is a decorated U.S. Army Reserve officer with over 15 years of service spanning intelligence, cybersecurity, and program management. Key positions include:
- Deputy Commandant — Supervised 215+ personnel, managed $15.7M in resources with zero loss, rated #1 of 9 Majors.
- Company Commander — Commanded 266 personnel across 11 installations supporting the Army SIGINT Enterprise.
- Brigade S2 — Primary security advisor for a 650+ Soldier formation supporting U.S. Army Cyber Command.
- Battalion S2 — Rated BEST Intelligence Officer in 17 years by senior rater.
- Technical Control OIC — Enabled Army SIGINT enterprise access at NSA supporting 65+ personnel.
Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- AWS Solutions Architecture Associate & Professional
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- Security+ (CompTIA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- eMASS & ACAS Certifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice and Sociology — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Associate of Science, Intelligence Operations Studies — Cochise College
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need disciplined program management, expert ISSO support, or cybersecurity governance consulting, Dream Believe Achieve Strategies is ready to deliver mission success for your organization.