Margaret Mann
Director of Sales, National Security – Virginia
Margaret has joined Blue Ivy Partners in 2025. Margaret combines a degree in Electrical Engineering with more than two decades of senior federal leadership, bringing both technical credibility and national-level policy insight. She has led nationwide initiatives that integrated emerging technologies, including AI and advanced security systems, to address mission challenges.
Throughout her career, she has influenced strategies and built cross-agency collaborations that shaped innovation agendas across government. She is known for her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while forging durable partnerships across industry and federal agencies. Her leadership emphasizes strategic foresight, coalition-building, and translating research into actionable solutions.
Recognized as a trusted voice in aligning technology with mission needs, she offers unique value in bridging the gap between innovation and impact. With this perspective, she helps advance meaningful partnerships that deliver measurable benefits for national security and the nation. Margaret also serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Advancing Systems Science and Bioengineering Innovation (CASSBI) at George Mason University.