Steffanie is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in defense, strategic planning and sustainability. Most recently she was SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at CAES by Honeywell, leading sustainability efforts and focusing on best practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards while fostering strategic engagement with industry peers and customers.

Steffanie also served as Vice President, Deputy Army Business Unit, and Vice President, Strategy and Planning at SAIC. There, she drove the strategic direction and growth of customer accounts in both the Defense and Civilian sectors, aligning sector strategies with corporate goals. Her impressive career includes serving in high impact positions within the Department of Defense, including the first civilian Director of Navy Staff for the U.S. Navy, where she coordinated enterprise-level efforts for over 400 Flag Officers and Senior Executives, directly supporting the Chief of Naval Operations. And as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, she managed a $30 billion R&D and procurement portfolio and oversaw the Army’s acquisition workforce.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Steffanie has received multiple awards, including the Presidential Rank Award, Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award, and the Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award. She was honored as the 2010 Back Engineer of the Year for Professional Achievement and received the 2009 National Women of Color Award for Managerial Leadership.

She also serves on the Board of Directors for Fincantieri Marinette Marine, MRIGlobal, and the Military Bowl Foundation, a nonprofit that supports our nation’s current and former service members. A proud graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree from The Catholic University of America, she received the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from both universities.