Shandi Perkins

Shandi Perkins is an experienced leader and entrepreneur currently serving as the CEO of Cadence Coalition LLC, a small business specializing in services for federal agencies in military intelligence, engineering, and IT. Perkins also holds the position of Women in AFCEA Mentorship Lead at AFCEA International, where efforts focus on advancing women's careers in cyber, defense, and related fields, as well as serving as 2nd Vice President of AFCEA Central Florida, promoting networking and educational opportunities. Previous roles include Business Development Manager at TEKsystems, Area Director at N2 Publishing, Project Management Specialist at IBM, and Human Intelligence Collector in the US Army. Shandi Perkins earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the University of Tampa.