The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that Marcy Eisenberg, President and Co-Founder of Xelevate, has joined its Board of Directors. The CDA’s Board acts on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction.
Eisenberg has deep expertise in economic development and brings hands-on drone infrastructure expertise from building one of the nation’s leading unmanned systems test and training ecosystems. As Co-Founder of Xelevate, she helped establish the Washington, D.C. region’s premier private Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence, an ecosystem designed to maximize innovation and provide hands-on access to emerging technologies.
“This is an exciting time for American drone innovation, and also a critical moment,” said Lisa Ellman, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Drone Alliance. “Our industry is evolving quickly, and the need for a regulatory and operational environment where unmanned aircraft can safely scale has never been greater. Marcy brings deep operational expertise and a real-world understanding of what it takes to deploy advanced systems responsibly.”
“I’m honored to join the CDA Board during such a pivotal time for unmanned systems,” said Marcy Eisenberg. “At Xelevate, we see firsthand how safety, readiness, and robust operational frameworks are key to unlocking innovation. I look forward to supporting the CDA’s mission and helping shape a future where drones deliver transformative value to communities and industries across the country.”
Mary Eisenberg joins CDA’s esteemed Board of Directors: Eric Brock (Ondas), Ben Berlin (Zipline International, Inc.), Jenn Player (Skydio), Ken Stewart (NUAIR), Neta Gliksman (Percepto Robotics), James Grimsley (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Margaret Nagle (Wing), Jeff Cole (Hidden Level), Jon Damush (uAvionix), Grant Jordan (SkySafe), Matt McCardle (Amazon Prime Air), Heath McLemore (Florida Power & Light), Jim O’Sullivan (DoorDash), David Shilliday (Honeywell), and William Wheeler (Southern Company).
