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Michelle Lammers has spent her career at the intersection of defense, space, cyber and national security, and now serves as vice president of communications at Nightwing, a national security technology company.

Why it matters: Lammers' "anything but linear" career reflects a broader shift in the profession, as communications leaders are increasingly expected to understand business strategy just as well as storytelling.