Chief Risk Officer Program

  • Nikki Wood, CERG Chief Risk Officer '23, is currently the Chief of the Management Integrity and Accountability Branch, in the CFO’s office. Nikki leads a team responsible for overseeing the agency’s Program Integrity efforts, which includes risk management, fraud risk management, internal controls, audit management, and payment integrity.

  • Temika Edwards, CERG Chief Risk Officer '23, serves as the Chief Financial, Strategy, and Risk Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR).

  • October 31, 2025

    In the world of risk management, "What could go wrong?” is a common question. It serves as a starting point for identifying necessary controls and ensuring organizations meet their objectives. There is no perfect answer to this question, and the approach to obtaining answers may vary.