Charlee Hess is the Director of the Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Ms. Hess has 20 years of experience leading critical infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and homeland security initiatives. In her current role, Ms. Hess leads the team responsible for supporting cybersecurity preparedness and response for the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. Charlee holds a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Binghamton University.