February 18, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Room: Windsor A & B

Session Description

ROI proudly welcomes Dr. Angela Lewis, Technical Director at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, as our 2025 Keynote Speaker.

Following the keynote, ROI will present the 2025 Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards to honor education, workforce, economic development, and quality of place accomplishments in the Indiana Uplands.

Session Presenters

Dr. Lewis serves as the Division Technical Director for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), and is an appointed member of the Senior Executive Service.

Dr. Lewis began her career at Crane in 1990, where she held numerous operational, leadership, and management roles.  She was an HR practitioner, worked in the corporate business office, and served as a branch and division manager in multiple organizations.  In 2009, Dr. Lewis was named the Deputy Department Director for the Global Deterrence and Defense Department.  In this capacity, she provided operational oversight for strategic missions workload, developed and maintained strong customer relationships, and facilitated strategic and business planning efforts with the Department Director and Division leadership team.  The department is responsible for development, acquisition, and sustainment of electronic systems and components in support of defense strategic missions and customers.

Read more about Dr. Lewis.