Janel Merritt is a visionary leader with over 20 years in technology, driving innovation and digital transformation. As COO PS2G, she leads growth and national expansion in the Energy & Utilities sector. She oversees workforce development at the Walter Reed Infrastructure Academy, training underrepresented communities in cybersecurity and cloud computing. A passionate mentor and educator, Janel secures Fortune 100 partnerships and implements solutions from Microsoft and AWS. She holds board seats with Women’s Energy Network and Step Afrika, championing equity in tech. Janel's work earned PS2G accolades like the Washington Business Journal’s Business Leader of the Year.

Beyond her corporate success, Janel is a dedicated wife, mother, and community leader, deeply involved in the arts and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her lifelong philosophy—"Giving back is the price of living"—drives her relentless pursuit of empowering other leaders and underrepresented communities in technology.