
Alisha Kelly Faulkner
Vice President, Business Development
2025 Women In Defense National Conference
Alisha Kelly Faulkner is Vice President at Trace Systems Inc., where she drives strategic initiatives that support mission-critical IT, communications, and infrastructure programs for the Department of Defense and national security customers. With a focus on operational efficiency, modernization, and customer alignment, she plays a key role in enabling successful program execution across the organization.
Alisha brings over a decade of experience in federal contracting, with expertise in business development, strategic communications, and client engagement. She is recognized for her ability to connect people, ideas, and priorities—helping teams deliver real-world impact in complex defense environments.
She is also the founder of Women for Outreach and Leadership (WOL), an initiative committed to mentorship and professional growth for women in national security and government contracting. Alisha is an active member of AFCEA Rocky Mountain and DC Chapters and is a strong advocate for inclusion and equity across the federal technology space.