Kate van Dam

Head of Government

Kate van Dam is SkyFi’s Head of Government, where she leads federal and international government engagement, advancing the use of geospatial data as mission-ready intelligence for national security and disaster response decision-makers worldwide. A former Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot with combat experience, she has held senior roles spanning defense innovation, intelligence partnerships, and executive-level government operations, including service as a White House Fellow supporting national disaster response.

Education United States Naval Academy M.A., Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

Expertise

Geospatial Intelligence and National Security
Government and Defense Mission Partnerships
Disaster Response and Operational Decision Support

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