At Seekr, we take pride in collaborating with visionary leaders who push the boundaries of AI innovation in the federal space. That’s why we’re thrilled to congratulate Dr. Lisa Costa, a Senior Advisor at Seekr AI, for being named the individual recipient of the 2025 AFCEA Award for Excellence in Defense Scientific & Technical Intelligence (S&TI). This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Costa’s groundbreaking contributions to space intelligence analysis, foundational military intelligence, and intelligence innovation.

Dr. Costa’s career has been defined by a relentless drive to operationalize innovation on a global scale, particularly in the areas of emerging technologies and cybersecurity. Her expertise in data-driven intelligence solutions, advanced analytics, and military intelligence operations has played a crucial role in advancing the nation’s security.

“This award highlights the need for accelerated innovation within the intelligence community. Dr. Costa’s recognition is a testament to her visionary leadership and strategic impact in enhancing intelligence capabilities—especially in the ever-evolving domains of space and cyber intelligence.”

Derek Britton, SVP of Government at Seekr

Dr. Costa will be recognized on the second day of the AFCEA Spring Intelligence Symposium, on April 2, 2025.

A legacy of innovation in intelligence

Dr. Costa’s contributions to intelligence innovation span decades, with a focus on harnessing emerging technologies to accelerate decision-making, optimize intelligence workflows, and strengthen national defense strategies. Her leadership has consistently driven organizations toward more agile, data-centric intelligence operations—an approach that aligns with Seekr’s mission to make data AI-ready for faster and more effective decision-making.

“Dr. Costa’s professional accomplishments exemplify S&TI analysis and innovation at its best, always in pursuit of more robust space and cyber intelligence capabilities to advance the Nation’s security.”

Capt. Ray Cross, USN (Ret.), Vice President of Intelligence at AFCEA International

Driving AI-ready intelligence solutions

Seekr is committed to empowering intelligence professionals with innovative AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of data. As a former Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for the U.S. Space Force, Dr. Costa has tackled the challenges and opportunities of applying emerging technologies like AI in defense and national security contexts, and in her role on the Seekr Advisory Board, she will continue to guide Seekr’s product and go-to-market strategies to empower agencies with innovative and compliant AI solutions.

We are honored to have Dr. Costa as part of the Seekr AI team, and we celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her exceptional contributions to the intelligence community.