Sarah L. DePeri is a distinguished acquisition and contracting professional with more than fifteen years of federal service, specializing in strategic procurement, program management, and organizational leadership across the Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services. She currently serves as the South Carolina APEX Accelerator Manager at the University of South Carolina, where she leads statewide initiatives to strengthen business engagement in federal, state and local contracting. Mrs. DePeri is recognized for her unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public acquisition programs.