Catherine Edmonson is the Founder and CEO of Demand Signal, a company transforming government engagement with advanced AI. As a former defense appropriations lobbyist, Catherine has guided top defense tech companies like SpaceX, Palantir, Shield AI, and Epirus through the DoD procurement process, securing over $900 million in congressional appropriations. She previously served as the youngest Chief of Staff to a Member of Congress on the House Defense Appropriations Committee. Catherine leads Demand Signal with a commitment to create the most advanced AI-driven solutions that simplify government engagement, democratize access, and empower companies of all sizes to contribute to a stronger and more innovative national security landscape.