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Lisa Costa
C-Suite - Public and Private Board Member - Computer Scientist - Angel Investor
Dr. Lisa Costa is a distinguished technology leader with a career spanning over three decades in high-level roles within the US government and private sector.12 She served as the Director of Communications Systems and Chief Information Officer for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, from October 2018 to October 2021.56
Following her role at USSOCOM, Dr. Costa became the inaugural Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) of the United States Space Force in September 2021.23 In this position, she was responsible for developing strategies and policies to advance science, technology, research, and innovation within the Space Force.3
Dr. Costa's career highlights include:
- Leading the creation of the world's first fully digital military service as CTIO of the US Space Force.1
- Driving technological advancements at USSOCOM, including implementing AI at scale for data mining and targeting.1
- Serving in executive roles in the private sector, including as Senior Director of Innovation and Technology at Engility Corporation and Vice President of Intelligence and Chief Scientist at PlanetRisk.23
- Contributing to major policy decisions in national security as a member of Defense Science Boards.1
- Advising Fortune 500 companies on cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, and supply chain issues.1
Dr. Costa retired from her position as the Space Force's CTIO in June 2024, concluding her distinguished career in government service.45
