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Kristine Pico

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Experienced leader with a proven track record in driving strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and operational efficiency. Skilled in managing large-scale projects, grants, and compliance programs, with expertise in energy efficiency, legal support, and learning development. Strong background in mentoring teams, fostering diversity, and contributing to executive communications and ESG efforts.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Associate

Fannie Mae
10.2021 - Current

Lead Associate - Learning & Development | Product Owner - Learning Experience Platform (LXP)
Fannie Mae | Washington, D.C. | Oct 2021 - Present

  • Lead the enterprise-wide Learning Experience Platform (FMU), managing the product lifecycle and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with vendors and employees to review releases, integrate updates, and drive platform adoption, leading to high engagement and satisfaction.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, coaching teams to curate impactful and relevant learning content.
  • Consistently maintain strong customer satisfaction with positive Net Promoter Scores (NPS), demonstrating a focus on user-centric design and continuous improvement.

Lead Associate

Fannie Mae
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Led L&D initiatives to support talent growth, including experiential learning programs, people manager training, and leadership development.
  • Spearheaded business immersion training to deepen employees’ understanding of Multifamily operations.
  • Mentored interns in the Year Up program, promoting pathways for early-career talent from underrepresented communities.
  • Directed DEI trainings and events tailored to the Multifamily business to foster an inclusive organizational culture.

Chief of Staff

Fannie Mae
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Acted as strategic advisor to the VP of Affordable Housing and Green Financing, ensuring alignment and execution of priorities across Affordable Housing and Green Finance.
  • Led cross-functional coordination, managing leadership meetings, tracking outcomes, and driving follow-through on key initiatives.
  • Supported strategic planning, performance tracking, executive communications, and facilitated collaboration across business units.
  • Managed special projects, business reviews, and executive reporting to ensure transparency and timely decision-making.
  • Oversaw departmental budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting, optimizing resource allocation in partnership with finance teams.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Green Financing to launch and integrate ESG efforts, supporting sustainability and social impact goals.

Non Technical Project Manager II

Fannie Mae
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed application development and technology initiatives for Communications, Marketing, and Workplace Services in the Operations & Technology, Corporate Functions Technology (CFT) division.
  • Played a key role in deploying innovative technologies for new Fannie Mae buildings in Plano, TX, and Washington, DC.

Non Technical Project Manager

Fannie Mae
09.2014 - 07.2017
  • Supported the SVP and eCIO in managing a dynamic organization, organizing high-impact meetings, events, and communication strategies for the Enterprise Chief Information Office (eCIO), Operations & Technology (O&T).
  • Led enterprise-wide expos and leadership training sessions, ensuring effective planning and engagement.
  • Contributed to diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the production of recruitment videos and D&I activities.

Business Analyst III

Fannie Mae
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Provided policy guidance on foreclosure prevention programs (HAMP, HAFA, UP) to servicers and trusted advisors.
  • Led webinars and training sessions, supporting program adoption and compliance.
  • Managed MHA Policy team processes, ensuring timely publication of handbooks, directives, and updates.
  • Reviewed and approved legal documents for compliance and prepared data reports for the Treasury Department.

Senior Paralegal

Steptoe & Johnson
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided sole paralegal support for high-profile white collar crime and energy cases, managing them from start to finish.
  • Prepared cases for trial, maintained logs for physical and electronic evidence, and ensured efficient document organization.

Project Officer

Department of Energy
02.2010 - 10.2012
  • Managed 55 grants totaling $55 million, supporting job growth and energy efficiency initiatives for the office of the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program (EECBG).
  • Oversaw Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and Quality Performance Reports (QPR) for compliance and accuracy.
  • Conducted technical reviews, grantee visits, and led the grant close-out process for programs across multiple states and territories.
  • Developed reporting templates, resources, and legacy materials, and coordinated workshops for grantee education.
  • Recognized with performance bonuses for exceeding expectations in 2010 and 2011.

Legal Assistant

Skadden, Arps
12.2005 - 09.2009
  • Managed international litigation related to FCPA and SOX, overseeing multi-country cases involving billions of documents.
  • Led a team of legal assistants through e-discovery, coordinating document collection, review, and production for SEC and DOJ.
  • Managed vendor relationships for e-discovery, data collection, translation, and document production in 20+ languages.
  • Ensured compliance with attorney-client privilege, metadata accuracy, and quality control in legal filings.
  • Supervised a team of up to 15 paralegals, providing mentorship and career development.
  • Utilized Concordance, DocuMatrix, and SAGE for document management and database development.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
03-2021

Master of Science - Environmental Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
12-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
08-2005

Skills

    Project Management

    Stakeholder Management

    Product Lifecycle Management

    Strategic Planning

Languages

Tagalog
Spanish
Kapampangan

Timeline

Lead Associate

Fannie Mae
10.2021 - Current

Lead Associate

Fannie Mae
03.2020 - 10.2021

Chief of Staff

Fannie Mae
12.2017 - 03.2020

Non Technical Project Manager II

Fannie Mae
07.2017 - 12.2017

Non Technical Project Manager

Fannie Mae
09.2014 - 07.2017

Business Analyst III

Fannie Mae
01.2013 - 09.2014

Senior Paralegal

Steptoe & Johnson
10.2012 - 01.2013

Project Officer

Department of Energy
02.2010 - 10.2012

Legal Assistant

Skadden, Arps
12.2005 - 09.2009

Diversity & Inclusion

University of South Florida

Master of Science - Environmental Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice

University of Maryland, College Park
Kristine Pico