Angela R. Gladwell is a seasoned public servant turned executive coach, bringing more than two decades of federal leadership experience to her current role as Principal and Owner of The AG Effect — a leadership development practice focused on resilience, authenticity, and impact.
Angela most recently served as Chief of Staff for FEMA’s Risk Analysis, Planning and Information Directorate (RAPID). She previously held several senior leadership roles, including Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for FEMA’s Office of Policy and Program Analysis and Director of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, where she stood up a new program to compensate survivors of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history. Angela also led the agency’s national Hazard Mitigation Assistance Division, overseeing programs like BRIC and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program to reduce disaster losses and build long-term community resilience.
Over her FEMA career, Angela helped shape national resilience policy, co-chaired the Mitigation Framework Leadership Group, and led environmental planning efforts following major disasters like 9/11 and Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.
Now, through The AG Effect, Angela supports public sector leaders navigating high-stakes transitions, burnout, and organizational change — helping them reclaim purpose, lead with clarity, and make meaningful impact.
