ANGELO TRUJILLO
Denver,CO
Summary
Strategic, values-driven leader with over 20 years of experience across federal, state, and local government, nonprofit leadership, and global private-sector initiatives. Proven ability to align strategy, fiscal discipline, and operational execution to deliver measurable public impact. Recognized for guiding enterprise transformation, shaping policy, strengthening governance, and leading high-stakes initiatives across complex environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Consultant
ROMULUS CONSULTING
07.2000 - Current
- - Founded Romulus as a strategic consulting platform delivering governance, risk, and performance improvement across public sector, nonprofit, and private organizations.
- - Lead high-impact engagements focused on organizational transformation, governance, and performance improvement.
- - Deliver change management and strategic planning solutions across complex, cross-sector environments (entertainment industry, homeland security, legislative reports).
- - Build and sustain client relationships; design and implement multi-year program governance, dashboards, and reporting.
- - Facilitate leadership teams on change management, PMO governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
- - Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk registers, governance policies, and performance dashboards to support executive decision-making.
Strategic Project Manager
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
02.2020 - 07.2025
- - Led enterprise-scale strategic initiatives aligning program delivery with legislative and budget priorities.
- - Served as the statewide Project Manager for a multi-year behavioral health reform initiative across 11 agencies and the Governor’s Office ($850M).
- - Built executive program dashboards to track performance, risks, and accountability.
- - Lead ADKAR-based change management initiatives, including communications planning and stakeholder engagement across distributed teams.
- - Managed pandemic response across 25+ facilities, coordinating distributed teams in remote environments to ensure continuity of care.
- - Directed strategic planning for multi-agency programs, including anti-domestic violence initiatives and NGRI process improvements.
Compliance Project Manager
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER – DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Led compliance certification efforts for the Denver Sheriff Department’s reform initiatives addressing 200+ audit findings
- Strengthened governance, accountability, and operational transparency for the Safety Department (Denver Police, Fire, Sheriff, and 911 Departments)
- Implemented process improvements
Program Director & Director of Worldwide Strategic Initiatives
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
09.2008 - 02.2012
- - Led global process improvements and security initiatives across 3,000+ facilities supporting six major studios.
- - Directed ISO-based security standard implementations across international operations; strengthened governance, risk management, and compliance.
- - Launched enterprise systems using Agile methodologies (Scrum Master and Product Owner certifications) to improve efficiency, coordination, and cross-functional alignment.
- - Built governance structures and stakeholder engagement across public/private partners; managed budgets, vendor relationships, and performance metrics.
- - Drove incident response improvements, risk visibility, and compliance with industry standards; led training and change management to embed new processes.
- - Direct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned to continuously improve studio outcomes and platform resilience for title registration bureau upgrade.
- - Oversaw multi-year client programs with tracking of ROIs, benefits realization, and value delivery tied to strategic objectives.
- - Established governance frameworks, policy development, risk registers, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, ITIL alignment, and audit coordination.
Manager, Corporate Planning Department
CRYSTAL STAIRS, INC.
05.2007 - 09.2008
- - Directed strategic planning and system modernization initiatives for at-risk children programs.
- - Led technology upgrades to improve service delivery and case management (cloud platform operations, latency optimization, capacity planning, reliability/availability, platform health).
- - Strengthened collaboration across program leadership and technical teams, including briefing the Board of Directors.
Officer, International Financial Operations
U.S. PEACE CORPS
09.2005 - 07.2006
- - Managed financial operations and compliance across 70+ countries with $325 million in multi-currency transactions.
- - Coordinated with country directors and federal oversight entities to ensure fiscal accountability.
- - Reported risks and financial performance to executive leadership and Inspector General.
Director, Strategic & Fiscal Planning Office
COLORADO STATE PATROL
07.2001 - 08.2005
- - Led statewide strategic planning, governance, and fiscal oversight for 10+ public safety initiatives each year to its Command Staff (civilian equivalent of a Major).
- - Directed incident response, post-incident reviews, security program governance, cloud security controls for MDCs, and disaster recovery.
- - Established and led the agency PMO with formal governance and risk management processes; optimized resource allocation with federal/state partners.
- - Implemented cross-office initiatives, performance dashboards, and reporting to legislators/executives.
- - Oversaw grant management, procurement, and annual budget development ($125M) with strong compliance emphasis.
- - Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiation, and service-level agreement (SLA) governance across multiple engagements.
- - Integrated experiences and training to learn new technological paradigms.
Senior Legislative Analyst
COLORADO GENERAL ASSEMBLY – JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
09.1997 - 04.2000
- - Provided nonpartisan fiscal analysis and policy recommendations to state legislators.
- - Developed forecasts, budget models, and policy impact assessments.
- - Supported statewide initiatives, including Y2K readiness and process improvement oversight.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History & Political Science
Yale University
01-1991
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Go-to-Market (GTM) Program Experience
- Software Engineering Program Experience
- Agile Methodologies
- Remote Teams (Worldwide)
- Analytical Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Go-to-Market (GTM)
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Facilitation
- Enterprise Software
- Cloud Computing & Security
- Software Development
- Compliance (ISO/NIST)
- Content Delivery Network
- Risk Management
- Financial & Budget Management
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Relations
- International Remote Teams
- Change Management (ADKAR)
- Collaboration & Facilitation
- Storytelling
- P&C Underwriting
Certification
- Agile & Project Management
- - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), 2023
- - Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 2022
- - Project Management Training (Advanced), 2003–2025
- Change Management & Strategy
- - Certified ADKAR Change Management Practitioner, 2020
- - Balanced Scorecard Training, 2001–2003
- Process Improvement & Compliance
- - Lean Six Sigma Training, 2011–2012
- - ISO Compliance & Auditing, 2010; 2016–2017
- Leadership & Facilitation
- - Facilitation & Negotiation Training, 2007–2008
- - Conflict Resolution Training, 2016
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- - Advised on post-Columbine policy decisions
- - Supported statewide 9/11 response, including homeland security
- - Directed global operations across 70+ countries
- - Led global anti-piracy programs for the six major Hollywood studios
- - Led public safety reform initiatives for state and local law enforcement
- - Managed pandemic response across 25+ facilities, including two Mental Health Institutes
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Executive Advisory & Governance
- Trusted advisor to senior leaders on policy, risk, and organizational direction
- Strengthens governance frameworks and accountability systems
- Operational Excellence & Execution
- Leads enterprise initiatives from strategy through execution
- Drives performance through data-informed decision-making
- Strategic & Fiscal Leadership
- Aligns organizational strategy with fiscal discipline to maximize impact
- Deep expertise in budgeting, appropriations, and resource allocation
- Crisis Leadership & Resilience
- Proven leadership in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments
- Designs and implements continuity and risk mitigation strategies
- Cross-Sector & International Leadership
- Experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors
- Builds partnerships across diverse stakeholders and environments
- Mission-Driven Impact
- Committed to public service, justice, and working for the common good
Timeline
Strategic Project Manager
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
02.2020 - 07.2025
Compliance Project Manager
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER – DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
11.2015 - 10.2017
Program Director & Director of Worldwide Strategic Initiatives
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
09.2008 - 02.2012
Manager, Corporate Planning Department
CRYSTAL STAIRS, INC.
05.2007 - 09.2008
Officer, International Financial Operations
U.S. PEACE CORPS
09.2005 - 07.2006
Director, Strategic & Fiscal Planning Office
COLORADO STATE PATROL
07.2001 - 08.2005
Founder & Consultant
ROMULUS CONSULTING
07.2000 - Current
Senior Legislative Analyst
COLORADO GENERAL ASSEMBLY – JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
09.1997 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History & Political Science
Yale University