BAE Systems
Intelligence & Security
Director, Small Business Programs

Ms. Dempsey has enjoyed an extensive career in the field of procurement, subcontracts and supplier diversity.  Currently she is the Director, Small Business Programs for BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Sector.   Ms. Dempsey has also been a small business advocate for several prime contractors in the DC Metropolitan area.   She serves on multiple boards and committees, most recently served as the Chair, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Board of Directors.  She formerly chaired the Community Business Partnership Board of Directors.  Additionally, she has served as the TRIAD Industry Group Co-Chair since 2006.  Her leadership and advocacy have been recognized with many awards, most recently the National Veterans Small Business Coalition 2021 Prime Contractor – Advocate of the Year, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, 2021 CEO Award and 2024 VA Asian Chamber of Commerce Diversity Award.

Under her leadership, BAE Systems Inc. received the 2022 Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Corporation of the Year and the Intelligence & Security Sector received the prestigious SBA Dwight D. Eisenhower Award in 2023.

She received her B.S. from Mary Washington College, Certificate in Contracts & Procurement, University of Virginia, and Master’s Certificate in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, MS and MBA from the University of Maryland.  She is also a certified supplier diversity professional and instructor for the Alliance of Supplier Diversity Professionals for 13 years.