In our next episode, we’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with Madiha Latif, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. With over 20 years of experience in intelligence, consulting, and financial services, Madiha is a dynamic senior operations executive within the federal government. She’s a trusted advisor responsible for strategy, governance, compliance, and more—driving innovation and growth with a people-first, customer-centric approach.
Join us as we explore Madiha’s journey as a woman leader, veteran, and person of color in the financial management industry. She’s a recognized culture influencer and passionate advocate for program development, leading diverse teams, and fostering connections. With an MBA and an executive leadership certification from Harvard Kennedy School, Madiha is not just a leader but a lifelong learner, known for being a proactive change agent.
Don’t miss this insightful discussion on leadership, innovation, and the power of connection with Madiha Latif.
0:00 Intro
3:35 Being a Veteran
6:16 Proud Woman of Color
8:14 How I Got Here?
12:38 Blacklight Zuma with Alexa and Madiha
17:50 Innovation
25:26 What Does the Future Hold?
30:53 Contractor Pet Peeves
34:49 Two Pieces of Advice
38:31 Madiha’s Superpower
Madiha Latif is an impact-driven operations senior executive with over two decades of experience in both the private and public sector with a passion for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and placing people at the core of organizational success. With a proven track record in strategic planning, risk mitigation, financial management, and change management, she is a seasoned executive consistently contributing to the growth and transformation of the organizations served.
Madiha is the Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, where she has oversight responsibility for providing executive day-to-day leadership in support of the Government’s collection and settlement of over $5 trillion in federal revenue each year (e.g., taxes, fees, fines, loan repayments, customs duties, donations) and the processing of over 500 million transactions annually. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, she has played a pivotal role in supporting underrepresented and underserved communities. Initiatives like the Minority Bank Deposit Program and the Treasury Bank Mentor Program stand as testaments to their commitment to strengthening and preserving minority owned and women-owned banks for our nation.
Prior to joining the Federal government, Madiha held several leadership positions within the private sector supporting Department of State and Department of Homeland Security. Madiha is a veteran having served in war zones with the active duty Army. She has an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School, an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Maryland and Bachelor of Science in Financial Management from University of Phoenix.
