Dr. Stokes is currently serving as lead for industry engagement and strategy at Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM). She completed a dual-focused Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational & Human Factors Psychology at Wright State University and has nearly two decades of experience as a cross-service (Air Force and Army) defense researcher and program manager working to push the boundaries of DoD innovation, particularly in the area of human-agent teaming, artificial intelligence and innovation strategy. She is a passionate advocate for cross-service collaboration, dual-use (public-private) strategy and open innovation communities.