She’s shaped U.S. defense strategy from the Pentagon to Capitol Hill—and now she’s rewriting the playbook for national security, intelligence, and emerging technology. As the CEO and Founder of Tanagra Enterprises, Sarah Mineiro brings two decades of experience navigating the most complex arenas of defense, intelligence, and legislative power. Her career spans private industry, the Executive and Legislative branches, and leadership roles that directly influenced the future of space and military strategy. Before Tanagra, Sarah was the Senior Director of Space Strategy at Anduril Industries, a defense tech unicorn building AI-driven systems for modern warfare. She served as the Staff Director for the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, driving legislation that created the U.S. Space Force and Space Command. She’s held roles at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, and began her career as an intelligence analyst for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Sarah has served on Defense Business Board and Defense Innovation Board. She is a non-resident fellow with CSIS’ Aerospace Defense Project. She has received the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Civilian Service Award, and several other awards. She is an active investor and board member for companies that ignite her creativity and commitment.