Schanna Penzone

About Schanna Penzone

Innovative, results-driven Senior Information Governance Leader with over 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and leading global programs to manage and protect critical company information. Recognized for blending technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that align with business goals while ensuring compliance with complex regulations and standards. Expert in Information Lifecycle Management | Compliance & Risk Management | Cross-Functional Team Leadership Passionate about driving innovation in records management, empowering teams, and cultivating an environment of trust, mutual respect, and independent thinking. Adept at navigating high-pressure situations, working with diverse personalities, and ensuring alignment across various stakeholders to protect an organization\'s most valuable assets—its information.

Experience

1. Sr Records & Information Manager

   Cisco

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Consult on all enterprise records and information initiatives from a policy and process perspective. Manage relationship with Outside Counsel. Maintain and continue to develop Cisco\'s Enterprise Record Retention Schedule for more than 100 jurisdictions. Consult on all retention and/or disposition policy questions coming from the Cisco community. Work with Security and Trust and the Privacy Center of Excellence to assure records management risks are identified and resolved across all Cisco organizations. Collaborate with IT to assure policy compliance within Cisco\'s internal IT infrastructure. Consult on governance and compliance components in third-party collaborative tools, such as M365 and Box. Identify and support training needs.

Education

• Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law

  Master of Legal Studies

  2024 — 2026