Penny is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard and currently also serves as the Director of Wellness and Resilience and a Force Support Squadron Commander. She is a Veteran with more than 30 years of military experience. She is also a strategic communications executive with 20 years of experience leading internal and external communications for complex federal, defense, healthcare, and technology organizations. Proven advisor to senior executives, trusted to develop and execute enterprise-wide communication strategies that strengthen brand reputation, drive employee engagement, and support mission critical initiatives. Penny is a collaborative leader known for building high-performing teams, aligning communications to business strategy, and delivering innovative, results driven campaigns across federal markets. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Strategic Leadership.