PMF - Presidential Management Fellows

Aubrey Whitehead

Aubrey began his tenure as PMF Program Team Lead in July 2012. In this role, he develops and implements the strategic plan and direction of the premier fellowship program to identify, recruit and train the Federal Government's next generation of leaders. Aubrey last served as Deputy Executive Director for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Bureau of International Information Programs at the U.S. Department of State. Before joining the Federal Government, Mr. Whitehead held several executive-level positions within private industry working closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Missile Defense Agency, and the Intelligence Community. He also served honorably as an officer in the United States Air Force for eight years. In addition to a degree in Nursing, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Aubrey holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University.

Rob Timmins

Rob first started his Federal career in 1991 at the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command and a year later transferred to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). During his 20+ year history with OPM, Rob worked on Government-wide programs such as the National Security Education Program, Scholarship for Service, and the former Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program, which is now the PMF Program. He has been a member of the PMF Program Office for 10+ years and serves as the lead on policy, guidance, and changes in status. In addition, Rob was a Search and Rescue Officer with the Civil Air Patrol and a Police Officer with the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia for 5 years. Rob is the oldest of 6, is married to his husband, Jeff, and lives in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC.

Deidre Sexton

Deidre joined the PMF Program staff in May 2010. She came from the Defense Contract Management Agency where she was the Program Manager of the Tomorrow's Leaders Initiative. Deidre has 20 years of service with the Federal Government where she has worked in the areas of publications, public affairs, and human resources. Deidre is the lead for training and development of PMFs.

Todd Hewell

Todd joined the PMF Program staff in January 2010. He assists primarily with the operations and information technology systems of the PMF Program; recently serving as the event manager for the PMF 2012 Job Fair. Prior to the PMF Program, he worked in OPM's Human Resources Products and Services Division from 2009-2010. He previously served at the White House from 2007-2009 and assisted with the 2009 Presidential Transition, and at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005-2007. He graduated from the Kelley School of Business Mitte Honors Program at Indiana University, majoring in finance and business process management with a minor in political science.

Elda Muco

Elda joined the PMF Program team in March 2010. She is a graduate of the George Mason University with a MA degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology currently serving as the PMF Assessment Lead. Elda's primary focus is the development and deployment of the new and reinvigorated PMF assessment process. She also focuses on program metrics, surveys, studies, and research to thoroughly evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of the PMF Program.

Andrew Grebe

Andrew Grebe serves as the financial lead in the PMF Program Office. He joined the program in May 2010 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University's College of Business. Prior to his work in the PMF Program Office, he served as a student intern in OPM's Employee Services, Resource Management Office.

Julie Saad

Julie joined the Student Programs team in January 2010. In this role, she provides policy guidance to agencies on Pathways Programs. At OPM since 2006, Julie has also worked on initiatives related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H1N1 Influenza pandemic planning, and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council. She is particularly passionate about educating and inspiring the next generation to consider a career in Federal service. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Ohio State University and a Master of Public Administration from American University.

Rachel Dorman

Rachel Dorman joined the Student Programs team in May 2010. In this role, she provides policy guidance on Pathways Programs. Rachel has more than 10 years of Federal experience and has previously worked in Policy and Human Resource capacities at the U.S. Departments of Labor and Commerce. Rachel holds a B.A. in Human Services from The George Washington University.

Cassandra Castro

Juanita Wheeler, PMF Special Project Manager

Juanita came to OPM in June 2010, from over 23 years in the Department of Defense (DoD). While in DoD she worked at various Army installations and for the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). At DCMA she was the Chief, Human Capital Investment Branch with oversight over the intern and premier leadership development programs. As of December 2011, Juanita's total focus is on the development and deployment of the reinvigorated PMF Program for implementation for the PMF Class of 2013.