Meet Our Leaders at WID San Diego.
Our board of directors is dedicated to WID San Diego’s key tenets – serve our members, focus on our mission, and prepare for the future by building a vibrant, sustainable chapter.
Prior to her civilian work, she was a contractor with Highbury Defense Group and MBC as providing program management and business financial management support.
Before entering the defense industry, Alicia was a regional staffing manager that oversaw the workforce and strategic planning within the retail space.
In her free time, you can find Alicia exploring the outdoors or at the gym.
Emilie is a strategic leader in the B2B marketing, brand and communication space. Emilie helps organizations navigate organic and inorganic growth, from managing change, brand strategy and employee experiences during critical periods such as rebrands, M&As, organizational restructurings and growth.
Emilie is an instrumental leader for business-to-government (B2G) organizations as they navigate the complexities of differentiation and brand awareness to build, grow and thrive in the defense industry.
Emilie holds an MS in Strategic Brand Communication from the University of Illinois and an MBA, a BS in Marketing and a BA in Visual Design from Alfred University. She is Change Management certified from Cornell University and is a Shipley certified business development professional.
Emilie has a passion for sports, and if she’s not enjoying time with her family you can find her on the soccer pitch or yelling fore at the links.
[/column]Kelley currently helps lead the PEO C4I Small Business Financial Management Support Services contract delivery that provides critical financial planning and management efforts across six PMWs. In her role as CEO, she is passionate about people development, leadership, and engagement efforts within the organization.
Kelley loves family movie nights, taking neighborhood walks, hanging out with friends, and can be found nearly every weekend running around San Diego county to ice arenas, soccer fields, and baseball fields cheering on her two boys.
Phoebe is an integral part of her organization’s team where she fosters a collaborative work environment while being an advocate for those around her. Her innate ability to see others needs allows her to bring their voices to the table.
Phoebe is a proficient traveler, dedicated dog mom and the occasional hiker.
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Lisa is originally from Indianapolis, IN and resides with her family in San Diego, CA. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana University (Kelley School of Business), a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and is DAWIA Level 3 certified in Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management (BCEFM).
Hailey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and a Master of Business Administration in Executive Communication from Johnson & Wales University, summa cum laude.
Hailey’s passion for global reach and team collaboration, she strives to drive exceptional results and personal growth for herself and the organizations she supports.