Mia Jordan

Digital Transformation Executive

Salesforce

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Alexis Bonnell

CIO & Director of Digital Capabilities Directorate
Air Force Research Laboratory

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Michelle Gardner-Ince

Founder
All About the Business of Veteran Entrepreneurs (ABOVE)

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Dawn Halfaker

Founder
The Continuing to Serve Foundation

Dawn Halfaker, a true American hero, is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. As a service-disabled veteran and former military police officer, she embodies unwavering loyalty to her country. In 2006, Dawn founded Halfaker and Associates, a pioneering government technology firm, despite facing adversity and life-altering injuries. SAIC’s acquisition in 2021 marked a milestone in her business journey, leading to the establishment of HAFCO Holdings LLC. Dawn’s impact goes beyond business; she inspires women in business, technology, and the military. Her advocacy for fellow veterans through the Continuing to Serve Foundation showcases her commitment to giving back. Dawn’s journey epitomizes courage and resilience, leaving an enduring legacy of empowerment for others to conquer challenges and pursue their dreams.

Traci Walker

Executive Director
Digital Services Coalition

Meet Traci Walker, a trailblazing leader with over 20 years of federal government expertise. She’s currently the Executive Director at the Digital Services Coalition, a non-profit trade association committed to revolutionizing digital transformation in the public sector. Traci’s journey began as a Senior Contracting Officer at the White House and continued as the Director of Procurement at the United States Digital Service (USDS). At USDS, she pioneered the game-changing Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) program, empowering 1000+ acquisition professionals to learn how to procure digital services more efficiently, delivering superior results and better value for taxpayers. With a fervor for enhancing government acquisition practices and injecting cutting-edge industry methods, Traci is dedicated to creating forward momentum in this vital field.

Helen Xing

Analytics Partner GTM | Americas & WWPS
Amazon Web Services

Helen Xing is an unstoppable force at the intersection of education, technology, and social impact. With expertise in business development, strategic alliances, and partner sales, she propels companies towards their revenue targets. Currently, as the visionary leader of the Worldwide Data Analytics Partner GTM at AWS for the Americas and Global Public Sector, Helen’s influence knows no bounds. Her remarkable journey began at Merck, followed by a distinguished 15-year tenure at Oracle, culminating as Senior Director of Partner Solutions in NA Sales. At Tableau, she pioneered the Government & Education partner ecosystem, showcasing her unparalleled strategic prowess. Beyond business, Helen is at the forefront of Data for Good, fostering public-private partnerships to support veterans, champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and social welfare. Notably, she also serves as the Chairwoman of the board of Nelly Berman Classical Musical Institute. AWS luminary Helen Xing is a towering force in the field of data and a shining example of female leadership.

Lonye Ford

CEO
Arlo Solutions

Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Solutions, Lonye Ford is responsible for the recruitment of specialized Top Secret cleared, senior-level experts, business development, and the company’s strategic planning. Ford builds key strategic business relationships and teaming agreements. She also develops networks and collaboration across boundaries, finding common ground with a diverse range of affiliations to increase revenue and contracting opportunities. Her career in cybersecurity classifies her as a Subject Matter Expert allowing her to take a technical lead in Arlo pushing the company into new frontiers to capture significant market shares as a small business. An alum of Hampton University, Ford then earned her M.B.A. from Strayer University. Also, she is a proud veteran having served her country for over a decade.

Alisa Sheard

Deputy Dir/Gov Contracting/WOSB Federal Contract Program Dir
U.S. Small Business Administration

Meet a true trailblazer in women-led businesses! Alisa D. Sheard, currently the Director of the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program) within the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Government Contracting, is a dedicated leader empowering over 10,000 women-owned small businesses in the federal marketplace. Her journey at the SBA began in the 8(a) Business Development Program, where she guided numerous entrepreneurs toward contracting opportunities. Alisa’s passion for fostering business growth in federal government contracting shines as she advises federal agencies on SBA’s certification programs. Recognized as the Agency Advocate of the Year by Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) in December 2021, her unwavering commitment to women in business is remarkable. Her impressive career also includes entrepreneurship and work for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Alisa holds an MBA and a Computer Science degree from the University of Maryland.

Jennifer Hanks

Chief Executive Officer
MMC Consulting

As CEO of MMC Consulting (MMC), Jennifer sets the firm’s strategy and manages its commercial and federal practice with the goal of “Empowering the Possible.” MMC specializes in delivering innovative solutions to client challenges using the Engagement + Empowerment + Execution = Excellence service delivery formula. MMC is a small, disadvantaged woman owned business located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Mrs. Hanks is also a small business advocate and champion of creating diverse and equitable spaces and opportunities for minority contractors. In addition to her responsibilities as CEO of MMC Consulting, she is also Co-founder and Senior Advisor to The FedPROPEL Institute whose mission is codified in the Three|10 Initiative: within 10 years position 10k minority led firms to secure $10B in federal contracts.

Jade Baranski

Co-Founder and CEO
Mobilize

As co-founder and CEO of Mobilize, Jade Baranski drives the forefront of tech and data innovation and ardently supports diversity and inclusion in business. Jade has created, purchased, and sold multiple companies in their career and, more importantly, is a proud parent and spouse. Jade adores seeing people lit up in their lives and has an insatiable appetite for growth.