Dana Occhiuzzi Rushing

Dana Occhiuzzi Rushing serves as the Vice President of DoD Growth & Innovation at DefenseArch Systems, LLC, since May 2025. Prior to this role, Dana held multiple leadership positions at the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic from September 2017 to May 2025, including Director of the Office of Research and Technology Application (ORTA), overseeing the Command's Technology Transition Program, and serving as Lead for the Advanced Naval Technology Execution (ANTX) program. Dana's earlier experience includes roles as a Project Manager at GRSi and George Consulting, LTD, and as a Project Analyst at QinetiQ North America. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and attendance at Gonzaga University School of Law.