Women In Defense Space Coast

We are proud to welcome our newly elected leaders and thank our returning board members for their continued service. Each of you plays a vital role in advancing our mission, expanding opportunities, and supporting one another as leaders in defense industries.

Newly Elected Board Members:
- Chelsea Moletz, Treasurer
- Lisa Staszweski, Secretary
- Angela Neal, Communications Director
- Marleigh Peters, Communications Deputy Director
- Ikram Elhart, Sponsorship Director

Returning Board Members:
- Khalilah Filmore, Membership Director
- Kathy Emerson, Scholarship & Awards Director
- David Jackson, Special Projects
- Tina Christianson, Historian

Thank you for your dedication to WIDSC and the impact you bring to our members, programs, and our community!

On this day - September 11 - WIDSC remembers the 2,977 lives lost and honor the courage of first responders, service members, and their families. Twenty-four years later, our community stands united in remembrance and resolve. May we carry this legacy forward through service, kindness, and a steadfast commitment to our nation’s security and one another.

Photo Credit: Allen Boguslavsky

2025 Women in Defense National Conference taking place on Sept. 23 in Arlington, VA is open emphasizing the importance of collaboration, modernization, & agility in shaping the future of national security. Register now at WomeninDefense.net/NC

Business growth happens when you’re in the right room at the right time.

Join us on the Space Coast, Oct 21-22, for a unique opportunity to connect with with top leaders in defense, national security and technology. Take advantage of direct 1x1 access to procurement teams, vendors, small businesses, prime contractors, and innovators.

Attendee Pass: $100; Sponsorships: $500 to $5,000. Speed Networking Event: FREE. Limited Seating. Exceptional Access. Learn more: https://www.spacecoastcontractingsummit.com/