Victoria Tugade

Victoria Tugade is an accomplished defense industry leader and Associate Director of Material Program Management with Raytheon, bringing extensive experience in supply chain management, program leadership, procurement strategy, and compliance. After returning to college as an adult learner, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University and built a career spanning university research administration, federal contracting, and defense operations. Earlier in her career at the University of Arizona, she managed complex contract and compliance programs and achieved notable success negotiating agreements with NASA.

Throughout her career, Victoria has remained committed to continuous learning and professional growth. She has completed advanced training and certifications in program management, material program management, Lean methodologies, Six Sigma principles, and financial management. In her current role, she focuses on strategic supplier development and procurement initiatives supporting advanced missile and defense programs. Her expertise encompasses supply chain operations, budget management, contract administration, and organizational leadership.

Beyond her technical accomplishments, Victoria is deeply passionate about mentorship and leadership development. She formally mentors several employees through her organization's mentoring program while also providing guidance to numerous colleagues informally. A member of Women in Defense, she is actively involved in community initiatives supporting animal rescue organizations, food banks, and high school music programs. Victoria believes in the power of professional networks and encourages women entering the industry to be confident, vocal, and unafraid to use their voices as they pursue leadership opportunities.