Tess Palao

Tess Palao has a diverse background in business development and program management, with significant experience in small business initiatives. As Director of the Small Business Program at ManTech, Tess focuses on enhancing small business partnerships. At General Dynamics Information Technology, Tess contributed to business development for small business partnerships. Additionally, Tess served as Small Business Program Manager at CGI Federal and held a role in business and administrative operations at Waste Management, Inc. This extensive experience positions Tess as a seasoned professional in fostering small business growth and strategic collaborations.