Amanda Harkness is Vice President of Business Development at MPF Federal, where she focuses on building strategic partnerships, creating opportunities for collaboration, and connecting people and organizations in meaningful ways. With more than 20 years of experience in recruiting and business development across both the public and private sectors, Amanda has built her career around […]

Kate is the founder of RedHat Studios, a branding agency and content studio serving Florida’s Space Coast. A brand strategist, photographer, and storyteller, she works with businesses, executives, nonprofits, and community organizations to build trusted brands through strategic photography, videography, and visual content. Originally from Siberia, Kate’s career has taken an unconventional path spanning psychology, […]

AFCEA Space Coast will be attending the Patrick Space Force Base Technology Expo on October 14, 2026. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Patrick Space Force Base and will bring together military, government, and industry professionals from across the technology community. AFCEA Space Coast representatives will be on site […]

Matthew Harris is a Senior Aerospace Engineering student at Florida Tech, where he is also pursuing an MBA through the university’s FastTrack program. He has been an active member and student leader of AFCEA since April 2025, contributing to the organization while building connections across the Space Coast’s defense and aerospace community. Outside of AFCEA, […]

This month, AFCEA Space Coast is proud to recognize Joe Pizzoferrato, Vice President Technology for the chapter and an emerging leader working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, workforce development, and national security. Originally from Ohio, Joe studied biomedical engineering before beginning his defense contracting career in Chicago. He now leads emerging technology efforts […]