Alexis Shipp is a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran and national security professional with extensive experience in cyberspace operations, intelligence, policy, instructional development, and workforce education. Her career focuses on strengthening collaboration across the cyber, intelligence, and information communities while advancing professional readiness and leadership development. She is an active member of the Information Professionals Association and served on the organizing committee that established its Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Community of Interest. Alexis is committed to building a more connected, inclusive, and prepared national security workforce capable of addressing emerging challenges across the cyberspace and information environment.