Dana Tankins is an accomplished leader with over 30 years of project and program management experience, specializing in information systems operations and security. She holds a TS/SCI clearance and has dedicated 10 years of her career to working in the SOF community. Tankins holds a Master's degree in Strategic Studies Strategy from US Air Force, Air War College, AL, and a Master's degree in Telecommunications Management from Webster University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University.

Her extensive executive experience includes cyberspace and special operations C4I and IT programs, strategic and operations planning, customer relations, and managing change. She has a proven track record of building high-performing, motivated teams while training, mentoring, and developing people for future challenges. Tankins is currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at CACI International Inc and has previously held positions as Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Brigade Commander at various organizations in the military and private sector such as L-3 National Security Solutions and USSOCOM.

Her background in information systems operations and security, program management, and strategic planning provides Tankins with a unique set of skills that can be applied to various industries.