Hannah Becker

Author | Consultant | Speaker

Bridging technology, defense, and leadership in an era of digital transformation.

Meet Hannah Becker

A woman in a plaid shirt and cowboy hat riding a horse in a sunlit field.

From the rodeo arena to the cyber domain, Hannah Becker has built a career defined by resilience, innovation, and leadership. A former Rodeo Queen turned national security professional, she is now recognized as a leading voice in cyberwarfare, defense innovation, and technology strategy.

Known as The Cyber Cowgirl™, Hannah bridges the worlds of technology, entrepreneurship, and national defense, translating lessons from real-world leadership into actionable insights for modern organizations. Her career spans both the tactical and digital frontiers—where human ingenuity meets technological complexity.

Known for her engaging and down-to-earth approach, Hannah makes complex issues accessible and actionable for diverse audiences. Whether addressing a military command, university classroom, or national forum, she challenges assumptions, connects strategy to action, and inspires practical solutions in an ever-evolving security landscape.

About Hannah

The podcast

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Tipping Spears with Hannah Becker engages leading voices in cyber, defense, and national security in discussions about our future.

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Tipping Spears explores the evolving frontiers of cyber, defense, and national security through candid conversations with thought leaders and practitioners shaping the future. Each episode delivers engaging insights that challenge assumptions, spark dialogue, and illuminate the human side of innovation in warfare and technology.

Notable guests include:

Patrick J. Murphy, 32nd Under Secretary of the Army;
Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, USAF (Ret.), former MOAA President and CEO;
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.), first female Thunderbird pilot;
Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, Director at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA);
and Michael “Rod” Rodríguez, President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation—
along with many other distinguished voices advancing national security and leadership in the digital age.

Listen to Tipping Spears on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!