Melissa Spencer is a Program Manager at Northrop Grumman, specializing in Advanced Ammunition programs since May 2024. Additionally, Melissa serves as the Director of Equal Opportunity at the Air National Guard, focusing on Diversity & Inclusion within a large organization. Previous roles include Program Manager for Collaboration.Ai's AI-focused innovation program and Director of Reserve Affairs at the US Air Force Reserve, managing a medium-sized team. Melissa has also worked as a Project Manager for GSA, delivering federal contracts to military customers in Europe, and held positions in the United States Air Force as a Deputy Program Manager for innovation projects and an Instructor at the Officer Training School. With a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University, Melissa continues to expand expertise through education at the USAF Air Command and Staff College.