Wired for Impact: Dr. Ebony Grey’s Code of Leadership

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, where firewalls guard secrets and systems define modern life, Dr. Ebony Grey has forged a path that is anything but conventional. A Service-Disabled Air Force Veteran, celebrated strategist, and advocate for the underserved, Dr. Grey is not only securing networks—she’s also securing futures. With over 24 years in cybersecurity, grant acquisition, and public service, her leadership is equal parts vision, resilience, and heart.

From her earliest days in the military, Dr. Grey embraced the responsibility that comes with service. “The Air Force taught me discipline,” she reflects. “But life taught me purpose.” That purpose has guided her ever since, weaving through federal roles, boardrooms, classrooms, and community streets. As CEO of Grey’s Consulting Group, she has helped secure over $350 million in grants for small businesses and nonprofits—impacting lives far beyond her own.

Her journey, however, was not without challenges. As a woman of color in tech and federal spaces, Dr. Grey faced the dual obstacles of underrepresentation and underestimation. “Early on, I had to fight to be heard,” she shares. “I learned to master the language of power—policy, data, and advocacy.” That fluency propelled her into pivotal roles, including Senior Policy Analyst at HUD and Co-Chair of Montgomery County’s Interagency Commission on Homelessness. In the latter, her leadership helped house over 50 veterans and their families in under a year, pushing the county to functional zero for veteran homelessness.

One of her proudest accomplishments? Elevating others. As host of Elevate Women Veterans Radio Show, Dr. Grey uses her platform to amplify the voices of female veterans navigating careers, entrepreneurship, and healing. “We need more spaces where women veterans are celebrated and resourced,” she insists.

Her influence doesn’t stop with media. Through her certifications as a Federal Career Coach and Resume Trainer, Dr. Grey educates aspiring professionals on how to break into public service. She teaches resume writing, business planning, and strategic development—arming others with the tools to build lasting careers. “Leadership is lifting others as you climb,” she says. “If your journey doesn’t make room for others, it’s not legacy—it’s just longevity.”

The daughter of determination, Dr. Grey credits her mentors—including fellow veterans, public servants, and community leaders—for shaping her mindset. “They taught me to lead with both strategy and compassion,” she explains. It’s a balance she now passes on through her many board roles, from the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse to the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce.

Her leadership philosophy is simple yet profound: integrity, equity, and elevation. Whether allocating millions in funding or teaching classes on federal employment, Dr. Grey centers those core values. “I lead from a place of clarity and service,” she affirms. “Every decision should reflect the community you serve.”

Despite her many roles, Dr. Grey prioritizes her personal life with intention. Co-owning Grey’s Handyman Services with her husband is one way she integrates family and business. “We built a six-figure company in our first year during a pandemic,” she says proudly. “That wasn’t luck—it was love and strategy.” For Dr. Grey, balance comes through faith, planning, and knowing when to say no. “You can’t pour from an empty vessel,” she reminds.

Looking ahead, her goal is to write a comprehensive guidebook on securing federal careers for marginalized professionals and to expand her impact globally through tech equity initiatives. But her ultimate legacy? “To be remembered as someone who helped others rise higher than they imagined.”

To the readers of Legacy Leaders Magazine, Dr. Ebony Grey offers this call to action: “Lead where you are. Serve with purpose. And remember, your story is the strategy someone else needs to succeed.”

About Dr. Ebony GreyDr. Ebony Grey is a cybersecurity strategist, Air Force veteran, author, coach, and nonprofit leader with more than two decades of experience in government service and public advocacy. As CEO of Grey’s Consulting Group, she has helped secure over $350 million in grants and provides expert support to nonprofits, small businesses, and federal entities. She also co-owns a thriving handyman services business with her husband. A tireless community advocate, she co-chairs the Montgomery County Interagency Commission on Homelessness and serves on numerous boards focused on equity and empowerment. She holds an honorary Ph.D. in Philosophy, an MBA, and multiple certifications in project management, federal careers, and coaching. Through her writing, teaching, and leadership, Dr. Grey continues to elevate communities and inspire a new generation of changemakers.