Month: June 2026
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey to date.
I’ve been at GoDaddy for 16 years, and my career has grown and changed quite a bit along the way.
I began my career in marketing and PR at smaller organizations, and early on I also gained hands‑on experience as a trainer and executive assistant. Those experiences shaped how I think about communication, people, and how work really gets done.
When I joined GoDaddy, I spent 12 years in marketing and brand, working across creative, events, sponsorships, customer marketing, and with our Web Pro community. I had the opportunity to work on several “Big Game” campaigns, meet many of our celebrity partners, and be part of some really memorable events. But the moments that stayed with me the most were the ones spent with our small business customers. Hearing their stories and seeing the impact of their work firsthand was always the most meaningful part.
A few years ago, my path took an unexpected turn when my role was eliminated during a restructuring. Not long after, I was given the opportunity to step into a Chief of Staff role in People Operations. It was completely new to me and pushed me outside of my comfort zone, but it opened a door I didn’t know I needed.
I’ve now spent nearly four years in People Operations and it feels like everything has come together. I’m able to bring my background in brand, project management, and creative problem-solving together with a focus on people and impact. It feels like home.
One thing that’s stayed consistent is that I’ve never been driven by title or how quickly I could move up. What’s mattered most is doing good work with good people, and I’ve been fortunate to find that at GoDaddy.
What was the turning point that most accelerated your career?
The biggest turning point was saying yes to the Chief of Staff role, even though I didn’t feel ready.
I had spent my career in marketing and was stepping into a completely new space. I had a lot of self-doubt, but I also had people around me who believed I could do it. Over time, I started to believe it too.
That experience taught me that growth comes from stepping into something new and figuring it out along the way. It also reinforced that you can lead with both your head and your heart and still drive real impact.
How do you decide which initiatives deserve focus when everything feels important?
When everything feels important, I come back to impact. I ask what will truly move the business forward and where our effort will make the biggest difference.
Not everything can be a priority, and that’s okay. Being clear about what we’re not doing is just as important as what we are. That clarity helps teams stay focused and do their best work.
What’s the most surprising insight you’ve uncovered through experimentation?
You don’t have to do something big to learn something big.
Some of the most valuable insights come from small changes. For me, experimentation is really about creative problem-solving. It’s about staying curious, trying something, and learning from it. Over time, those small learnings add up and lead to better decisions.
How does GoDaddy’s culture or values show up in the way you approach work?
GoDaddy’s culture shows up in the way we’re encouraged to take ownership, try new things, and keep learning.
I also feel a responsibility to help carry that forward. It matters to me that GoDaddy continues to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged, even when we have different perspectives. That sense of belonging is part of what makes this place special.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the people closest to me. My husband and I have been married for 26 years, and we have two daughters who are both in college.
As empty nesters, we’re finding new ways to spend our time, mostly through travel and shared experiences. Right now, we’re planning a trip to France and Northern Germany this fall with my parents to visit our ancestral home and meet extended family. It’s a special way to stay connected to where we come from while creating new memories together.
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Teresa Dos, Ed.D., has built a career defined by disciplined leadership, mission impact, and a relentless drive to advance the U.S. Army’s digital enterprise. With more than 20 years of experience guiding large‑scale programs across government and industry, her influence continues to shape some of the Army’s most consequential modernization efforts.
As deputy for CACI’s NC4SI program, Dos helps manage and lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts supporting the HQDA G-6, the Army’s senior military office responsible for all command, control, communications, cyber operations, and network matters. Their work is critical to executing the Army’s Unified Network Plan (AUNP) 2.0 — a comprehensive, data- and security-driven modernization effort.
“Our team provides the highly specialized expertise that the government requires to modernize AUNP and enable multi-domain operations,” Dos said. “As a trusted partner, we ensure the Army maintains decision dominance on the battlefield.”
The team’s proven clarity and execution were put to the test during the longest government furlough in U.S. history: 45 days. While federal operations paused, Dos’s teams ensured the Army’s network readiness remained uninterrupted, seamlessly sustaining essential functions without a single degradation to the mission.
“By delivering this level of enterprise-scale innovation and reliability, we embody CACI’s commitment to being ‘Ever Vigilant,’” she said.
Another defining moment in Dos’s career was serving as a system architect and lead during the Army 365 implementation — the largest organizational Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud migration in history. Together, Dos and her team led working groups of more than 200 experts across the Department of War (DoW) and private industry to establish performance standards and centralized reporting.
The outcome was historic: for this massive effort, the team was honored with the CACI Champions Exceptional Performance Award and became the first contracting team ever to be recognized by name for the DoW Chief Information Officer (CIO) Award for Cyber & IT Excellence.
“My greatest pride lies in the historic achievements of our team,” said Dos. “As a lasting testament to this unprecedented achievement, our team’s photos, names, and accomplishments are prominently displayed on the DoW CIO’s corridor wall within the Pentagon.”
For Dos, success is deeply tied to partnership. Working alongside Program Manager Deon Young, she has helped build an agile, high‑performing team that consistently exceeds expectations — including earning an “Exceptional” Contractor Performance Assessment Report rating, the highest possible distinction.
“My leadership approach is rooted in enablement, mentorship, and accountability,” Dos said. “By empowering our people to grow, lead, and elevate one another, I help ensure we execute our shared vision for the program while supporting Deon’s focus on higher-level strategic growth.”
Dos invests the same energy in upskilling her team as she does in her own journey of continuous learning. She leverages CACI’s EdAssist program, CACI Virtual University (CVU), and an expansive catalog of professional certification pathways — resources that supported her graduate and doctoral studies, funded her executive education at Harvard Business School, and equipped her to earn Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Project Manager Professional (PMP) credentials.
“Being surrounded by a collaborative culture and strong leaders within CACI equips me with the advanced frameworks and support system I need to mentor the next generation of leaders,” she said. “This environment empowers me to challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change, and effectively serve as a catalyst for innovation.”
Dos’s transformational leadership has earned her prestigious industry recognitions over the years. This past April, LeadForward selected Dos to receive its 2026 Game Changer Award for her ability to inspire change and demonstrate comfort in breaking traditional molds to drive positive outcomes.
As she continues to lead with vision and purpose, her influence extends well beyond any single achievement. Her work, her impact, and her example continue to advance CACI’s legacy and inspire what’s possible for tomorrow.
CACI offers its employees the autonomy and resources they need to thrive. Explore boundless opportunities to serve your country, grow your skills, and expand your horizons with CACI.
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BONN, Germany, June 16, 2026 /3BL/ – A new digital system designed to help coffee and cocoa cooperatives manage, analyze and securely share geolocation data in preparation for growing due diligence requirements, including the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), was launched by Fairtrade today.
The EUDR requires companies to ensure their products are deforestation free before entering the European market. Geolocation data of every plot that supplies seven products coming into the EU, including coffee and cocoa, is required for importers’ due diligence obligations under the regulation. It is scheduled to take effect December 30, 2026 for large and medium operators and June 30, 2027, for micro and small enterprises.
The new system, Plot Insights, is a major step towards secure, consent-based geolocation data management. Most importantly, it enables cooperatives to retain ownership and control over their data. It also streamlines data sharing with trade partners. Plot Insights is available free of charge for Fairtrade certified cooperatives.
“Farmers are having to adopt new digital tools and map farm plots, which is an expensive burden, in order to continue to be viable suppliers to the European market,” said Brenda Marina Huerta García, Senior Advisor, Climate & Environment, Fairtrade International. “With Plot Insights, Fairtrade coffee and cocoa cooperatives have a free platform to check their geolocation data quality, receive deforestation risk analysis from Satelligence, and share data with their buyers, all built with cooperatives’ businesses in mind and to support our environmental goals towards deforestation.”
Through Plot Insights, cooperatives can upload geolocation data to receive immediate feedback and visualization on any data errors, provided by nature tech firm Satelligence. Fairtrade and Satelligence have partnered to support certified organizations in monitoring deforestation risk, providing them with data on deforestation alerts in and around cocoa and coffee plots and identifying plots located within or near protected areas, since 2023. Satelligence analysis is now embedded in Plot Insights, which makes it significantly more accessible and tangible for cooperatives.
With their deforestation risk analysis, cooperatives can take the additional steps required by Fairtrade Standards, including developing a risk mitigation plan. This includes following up on deforestation alerts or planning education and ongoing monitoring for plots that are near protected areas.
Starting in October, Plot Insights will also enable cooperatives to share geolocation data with European exporters and importers. This function will be part of Fairtrade’s sales transaction platform, Fairtrace. Cooperatives will be able to select plots and attach the relevant geolocation data – automatically converted into a format aligned with EU requirements – to a sales contract created between the cooperative, exporter and importer. The importer can download and use the data as part of their due diligence process and attach it to the due diligence statement required for import.
Fairtrade’s three regional producer networks – Fairtrade Africa, Network of Asia & Pacific Producers (NAPP), and Latin American and Caribbean Coordinator of Small Producers and Fair Trade Workers (CLAC) – are currently supporting more than 800 Fairtrade certified coffee and cocoa cooperatives in adopting Plot Insights and preparing for EUDR implementation at the end of this year.
Plot Insights is hosted within Unify, a new centralized location for the Fairtrade digital ecosystem that brings various individual systems into one place with a single point of entry. Fairtrade certified cooperatives are the first stakeholders to gain access to Unify, with additional systems and functionalities expected to be introduced over the coming year. Fairtrade plans to expand access to certified traders, retailers, and brands sourcing Fairtrade products and ingredients.
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About Fairtrade America
Fairtrade America works to rebalance trade, making it a system rooted in partnership and mutual respect rather than exploitation. It’s about businesses, shoppers, farmers and workers all working together so we can all experience the benefits of trade. Fairtrade America is the U.S. branch of Fairtrade International, the original and global leader in fair trade certification with more than 30 years of experience working for fair trading practices in more than 60 countries across the globe. A non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Fairtrade America is part of the world’s largest and most recognized fair trade certification program —part of a global movement for change. Learn more at fairtrade.net, and by connecting with Fairtrade America on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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