Ms Dempsey has enjoyed an extensive career in the field of procurement, subcontracts and supplier diversity. Currently she is the Director, Small Business Programs for BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Sector. Ms Dempsey has also been a small business advocate for several prime contractors in the DC Metropolitan area. She serves on multiple boards and committees, most recently served as the Chair, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Board of Directors. She has received many awards for her advocacy in the small business community, including the NVSBC 2021 Prime Contractor - Advocate of the Year and USWCC 2021 CEO Award.
She received her B.S. from Mary Washington College, Certificate in Contracts & Procurement, University of Virginia, and Master's Certificate in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, MS and MBA from the University of Maryland. She is also a certified supplier diversity professional and instructor for the Alliance of Supplier Diversity Professionals.