Kelvin Coleman oversees Government Engagement for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C). In this role, Mr. Coleman directs CS&C’s relationship with Federal and non-Federal public sector stakeholders. Specifically, he is responsible for developing, promoting and implementing policies that fully integrate government agencies, at all levels, into Federal cybersecurity plans, procedures and exercises. Through these activities, CS&C provides state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) organizations with the leadership, expertise and coordination to assess and mitigate risk to critical cyber infrastructures. Recognizing the shared responsibilities and the interconnected nature of cyberspace, Mr. Coleman champions full collaboration and mission integration with Federal and SLTT partners. In addition, Mr. Coleman is the Branch Chief for the Executive Committee Joint Program Office which makes policy recommendations to the President on enhancing the survivability, resilience, and future architecture of National Security Emergency Preparedness communications. He is also the acting Director of the Industry Engagement Branch.
In 2010, Mr. Coleman joined the White House staff as a detailee from DHS. While at the White House he served as director of State Engagement, National Security Council - Cyber Directorate.
Prior to his position with CS&C, Mr. Coleman was the staff director for the Industry Executive Subcommittee of the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). The NSTAC provides the President of the United States with collaborative advice and expertise, as well as robust reviews and recommendations to assure a reliable, secure and resilient national communications posture through any event or crisis.