Carin Quiroga, Chief Data Officer at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has announced her retirement from federal service after nearly 18 years with the Department of Homeland Security.
Quiroga shared the news in a LinkedIn post, reflecting on a career that spanned multiple DHS components, including more than a decade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the past five years at ICE. In her most recent role, she led data strategy and governance efforts, and also served for a period as Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer.
“Today I close an incredible chapter of my life and career as I step away from federal service after nearly 18 years supporting the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,” Quiroga wrote.
At ICE, Quiroga focused on advancing data-driven capabilities to support mission operations, including strengthening data governance, improving data literacy, and promoting collaboration across agencies. Her work contributed to broader efforts to modernize how DHS components manage and use data.
Prior to ICE, Quiroga held several leadership roles at CBP, including Director positions overseeing web, communications, and research functions, as well as project management responsibilities. She began her federal career in technical roles supporting DHS systems and infrastructure.
Her contributions were recognized in 2023 when she was honored at the Homeland Security Today Holiday Awards for leadership in data innovation.
In her retirement message, Quiroga emphasized the importance of collaboration across DHS and the people she worked alongside throughout her career, noting that her experience was defined by the shared mission and commitment of federal personnel.
No next role has been announced.
