Amanda T.
Human Factors Lead & Computational Psychologist for Responsible AI at the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)
- Role
- Lead for Human Factors & Computational Psychologist for Responsible Ai at DoW Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)
- Location
- Fairfax, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda T.
Dr. Amanda Trent is a data and behavioral science executive specializing in the intersection of human factors, AI, and strategic decision intelligence. She currently serves as Lead in Human Factors and Computational Psychologist for Responsible AI within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), where she leads enterprise-wide initiatives to operationalize Responsible AI principles, develop assurance frameworks, and align emerging technologies with human-centered design.Previously, Dr. Trent served as the Director of Executive Decision Support for CDAO, guiding cross-cutting analytics initiatives and integrating enterprise capabilities to enhance executive decision-making. Before that, she was Chief of Performance, Requirements, Information Standards, and Metrics (PRISM) at the DoD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC), where she drove data-driven program transformation and performance optimization. Earlier in her career, she served as Lead Data Social Scientist and Lead National Security Psychologist for the Counter-Insider Threat Office at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), advancing insider threat programs across the DoD and Intelligence Community.As a licensed clinical psychologist with deep expertise in analytics, Dr. Trent bridges behavioral science and data strategy to help organizations make smarter, faster, and more responsible decisions. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Science in Data Analytics (High-Performance Computing), and advanced certificates in Leadership and Management in the Intelligence Community and as a Chief Data Officer. Known for connecting vision to execution, she is passionate about building high-performing teams, modernizing data ecosystems, and translating complexity into clarity that drives mission and business outcomes.
Experience
Lead for Human Factors & Computational Psychologist for Responsible Ai
DoW Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
University of Maryland
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
National Defense University
Graduate Certificate, Chief Data Officer
National Intelligence University
Graduate Certificate, Leadership and Management in the Intelligence Community
American School for Professional Psychology
Doctor's Degree, Clinical Psychology
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master's degree, Data Science with a concentration in high performance computing
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