About
adodo.ai is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Business Solutions. Founded in 2023, our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape by delivering tailored strategies, executive-level cybersecurity leadership, and clear, actionable plans. We combine deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach to empower our clients with resilient, growth-oriented solutions.
Barbara Shurtleff
Founder & CEO
Barbara is a Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Executive with a successful career in strategizing and executing scalable, timely, and cost-effective enterprise solutions. She has developed digital, cybersecurity, and risk management strategies for large organizations by identifying new growth opportunities, managing risks associated with cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. With a proven track record of achieving operational efficiency and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, she brings a unique perspective to her clients.
She has supported large-scale state government digital transformation by pioneering a new paradigm of multi-sourced integrated supplier management. Her contributions led to the State of Virginia CIO being named one of “Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers of 2021.”
She is the Board President of the Hero Kids Foundation and an NACD Governance Fellow. She holds and MBA in boardroom Qualified Technology Expert (QTE), bringing key knowledge and technical expertise to the boardroom. She is a leading advocate for boardroom diversity, a proponent of digital-savvy board, and is an expert in technology governance. Barbara brings a fresh perspective to important topics such as systemic risk, social and corporate governance impacts.
Heather Furman
Head of Design
Heather is the founder and Creative Director of is + at, a design and brand consultancy. With over 20 years of experience, she blends creative vision with strategic insight to help organizations navigate growth and transformation. Her expertise spans brand identity, digital experience, and design leadership for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits alike.
Heather previously served as Partner and Executive Creative Director at Donovan/Green. She has held fractional leadership roles as CBO and CMO, with a sharp focus on delivering meaningful, well-crafted solutions that drive results.
Her work has earned recognition from Graphic Design USA, CIO 100 Award, G2 Intelligence Laboratory Industry Report, the CADC, the Ad Club of CT, and the American Graphic Design Awards. She received First Prize in the Museum Publications Design Competition, and her work is featured in Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide by Ellen Lupton.
Heather serves on the boards of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame and Building Brilliant Futures.