Diana Teel is a nationally respected leader in defense innovation, training and simulation, and government-industry collaboration, with more than 30 years of experience supporting the U.S. Department of Defense across acquisition, outreach, and ecosystem development. She brings deep expertise in connecting government priorities with industry, academia, and nontraditional defense partners to drive mission-aligned outcomes.

Diana is the Co-Founder of Wonder Twins LLC, where she advises small businesses and nontraditional DoD companies on navigating defense acquisition, training systems, and innovation pathways. Partnering with a retired Department of the Navy engineer and program manager, she helps organizations bridge gaps between emerging capabilities and government mission needs through strategic guidance and collaborative problem-solving.

She currently serves as Community and Strategic Partnerships Director for the National Training and Simulation Association, acting as NTSA’s Central Florida representative supporting engagement across Team Orlando, all four military services, industry partners, and academia. Her work includes supporting national-level initiatives such as the Training and Simulation Industry Symposium and facilitating connections to long-range acquisition opportunities.

Previously, Diana served as the Central Florida Tech Bridge Director for NavalX and spent nearly three decades at the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, where she was widely recognized as a Chief Evangelist and Outreach Director for innovation, workforce engagement, and industry collaboration.

As a founding advisor to Space Grove, Diana brings unparalleled insight into defense innovation ecosystems, training and simulation communities, and the relationships required to responsibly connect civilian innovation with government mission priorities.