Leslie Barnard

Leslie Barnard currently serves as the Industry GMD SITR Mission Assurance Program Lead supporting the Missile Defense Agency. They have nearly 20 years of experience in aerospace and defense program development, with notable roles at Boeing and Raytheon. Leslie has led complex projects, including the development of multi-billion-dollar systems proposals and critical components for manned space flight hardware. They hold multiple degrees in engineering, with a master's from Purdue University and an additional master's from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.