Mariah Smith is currently the Vice President of Federal Operations at Accrete AI and serves on the Board of Directors for No One Left Behind, along with being a Town Council Member in Stephens City, Virginia. With over 25 years of experience across military, government, private industry, and non-profit sectors, Mariah has held significant roles, including Legislative Liaison for USCENTCOM and Director of Education for the Soldier for Life Program. Mariah's military background includes deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, providing a solid foundation in defense and national security policy development. Additionally, Mariah is a published author, holds a master's degree in Security Management, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Vanderbilt University. In personal endeavors, Mariah volunteers with the Middleburg Humane Foundation and enjoys life on a small farm.