Trish Davis
Director at Large, Board of Directors @Afcea San Diego Chapter
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Director at Large, Board of Directors @Afcea San Diego Chapter
San Diego, CA, US
Member of the Board of Directors for the AFCEA San Diego Chapter, helping guide the organization’s strategic initiatives supporting collaboration across the defense, government, and technology innovation communities.AFCEA plays an important role in fostering partnerships that accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies—including AI, cybersecurity, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure—to support national security and mission modernization. As a board member, I work alongside leaders from government, industry, and academia to strengthen engagement across the region’s defense and technology ecosystem.A key focus of the chapter’s work is also investing in the future workforce through STEM education initiatives and scholarship fundraising programs that support students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These efforts help cultivate the next generation of innovators and mission-focused leaders who will shape the future of our country’s technology and national security capabilities.
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Master of Science - MS, Telecommunications
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT TRISH DAVIS
I operate at the intersection of defense technology, cybersecurity, and mission execution.With over 20 years of experience across enterprise technology, defense programs, and federal mission environments, I focus on how emerging technologies are translated into real operational capability; particularly in complex, high-stakes environments.At Microsoft, I lead strategic engagements with organizations across the Defense Industrial Base, partnering with senior stakeholders to align cloud, AI, and cybersecurity capabilities to mission-critical requirements and national security priorities. My work centers on bridging the gap between commercial innovation and the realities of defense environments, where security, resilience, and operational constraints fundamentally shape how technology is designed and deployed.I’m particularly interested in:• how defense organizations evaluate and adopt new technologies• what “secure” actually means in mission systems and constrained environments• where commercial innovation succeeds.or fails.when applied to national securityThrough Iron Harbor Advisors, I occasionally advise founders and investors building mission-critical capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, data platforms, and defense technology; particularly those navigating enterprise go-to-market strategy or entering federal and regulated markets.I serve in leadership roles with the AFCEA San Diego Chapter, supporting collaboration across government, industry, and academia, and contributing to initiatives that invest in STEM education and the next generation of mission-focused leaders.I’m always interested in connecting with founders, operators, and leaders working at the intersection of technology and national security.
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