Schellman’s Marci Womack Appointed to Cyber AB’s Inaugural C3PAO Advisory Council
Published: Aug 28, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. – August 27, 2025 – Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and a top 50 CPA firm, is proud to announce that Marci Womack, Managing Director in Schellman's Federal Practice overseeing the emerging Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessment program, has been appointed to Cyber AB’s inaugural CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) Advisory Council.
The newly established Council is composed of executives and leaders from Authorized C3PAOs, and all Council appointees are CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs). This 11-member body will provide feedback and recommendations to Cyber AB to improve assessment processes and strengthen clarity across the CMMC ecosystem.
As one of the selected members, Womack will serve a two-year term, collaborating with other industry leaders to address critical topics such as accreditation, assessment guidance, external services, and the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP).
“It’s an honor to join esteemed leaders in the C3PAO Advisory Council at such a pivotal time for the CMMC program,” said Womack. “I look forward to contributing to efforts that will help strengthen consistency, clarity, and trust across the ecosystem.”
Her appointment reflects Schellman’s broader commitment to advancing cybersecurity standards and supporting initiatives that benefit the entire defense industrial base.
“We’re so proud of Marci for being appointed to Cyber AB’s C3PAO Advisory Council. She brings such valuable experience and perspective, and I know she’ll make a real impact on the conversations shaping the future of CMMC. It’s also a great reminder of the strength and leadership we have across our team,” said Avani Desai, CEO of Schellman.
The Council will convene regularly to advise the Cyber AB on assessment methodologies, emerging technologies, and best practices for CMMC implementation, serving as a trusted source of feedback for the accreditation body.
About Schellman
Schellman is a leading provider of attestation and compliance services. We are the only company in the world that is a CPA firm, a globally licensed PCI Qualified Security Assessor, an ISO Certification Body, HITRUST CSF Assessor, a FedRAMP 3PAO, and most recently, an APEC Accountability Agent. Renowned for expertise tempered by practical experience, Schellman's professionals provide superior client service balanced by steadfast independence. Our approach builds successful, long-term relationships and allows our clients to achieve multiple compliance objectives through a single third-party assessor.