United States | 2026
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Edith Miranda is a senior marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth, brand authority, and market expansion across highly regulated, mission-critical industries including defense, aerospace, public safety, and critical infrastructure. She currently serves as Director of Marketing & Communications for a global counter-drone systems (C-UAS) technology company, where she leads global marketing strategy across military, government, and commercial markets. Edith's career spans senior leadership roles in international aviation, national security technology, and consultancy, where she has consistently transformed fragmented or under-resourced marketing functions into disciplined, high-impact growth engines. Her work sits at the intersection of strategic narrative, data-driven decision-making, and operational execution—often in environments where trust, credibility, and compliance are as critical as creativity. Known for her ability to translate complex technical solutions into compelling, outcome-focused stories, Edith has led global product launches, investor-facing communications, multi-region campaigns, and executive thought leadership initiatives. Her strategic approach prioritizes long-term brand equity, measurable performance, and alignment with organizational objectives—particularly revenue growth, market expansion, and stakeholder confidence. Throughout her career, Edith has operated as a builder: establishing marketing infrastructure from the ground up, developing scalable frameworks, mentoring cross-functional teams, and introducing governance, analytics, and process where none previously existed. She has been recognized for her calm leadership during periods of organizational change and public scrutiny, guiding teams through high-pressure environments with clarity and purpose. Edith holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Management and is widely respected for her integrity, resilience, and strategic discipline. Her work reflects a belief that marketing is not a support function, but a core business driver—one that, when executed thoughtfully, can shape markets, inform public understanding, and support safer, more resilient communities worldwide.
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Carissa O'Meara
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Outstanding Female in Marketing - Outstanding Female in Event Marketing
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United States
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Cathlynn Nigh
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Outstanding Female Entrepreneur - Legacy Business Over 10 Years
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United States
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Rekha Shenoy
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Outstanding Female Executive - Outstanding Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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United States
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Kim Barin
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Outstanding Female in Creative Services - Outstanding Female in Brand Design
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United States