Samantha Ponds is a recent graduate from New Mexico State University where she received her degree in Project & Supply Chain Management. She is also a former D1 athlete for the NMSU track team and helped them win the indoor 2020 WAC championship. Since graduation she has had the opportunity to work for Boeing as a financial where she works on various projects supporting various military installations all over the world. She also evaluates the financial health and investment potential of defense companies, assesses the potential impact of government policies and regulations, and identifies trends and patterns that could affect the industry.