National Security Institute Congratulates the
Promotion of its Experts in its Fellowship Program and
Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
October 9, 2024
Keelin Wolfe
National Security Institute
Arlington, Virginia
Advisory Board
The National Security Institute is honored to announce two prominent additions to its Advisory Board. NSI’s Advisory Board supports the Institute’s educational mission and shares in NSI’s goal to be a leading bipartisan voice on critical issues facing our nation:
- Ambassador Kelley Currie – Founding Partner, Kilo Alpha Strategies
- Lester Munson – Principal, BGR Group
- Micheal Steed – Founder and Managing Partner, Paladin Capital Group
Promotions to Senior Fellow for NSI Fellows
In recognition of their ongoing contributions to the work of the National Security Institute, NSI is proud to announce the following promotions of Fellow to Senior Fellow:
- Amy K. Mitchell – Founding Partner, Kilo Alpha Strategies
- Adam Pearlman – Founder and Managing Director, Lexpat Global Services
Promotions to Senior Fellows for NSI CTC Fellows
In recognition of their ongoing contributions to the work of the Cyber and Tech Center, CTC is proud to announce the following promotions of Fellow to Senior Fellow:
- David Etue – CEO, RangeForce
- Jane Lee – Founder, Software in Defense Coalition and Chief Executive Officer, Invoke
- Matt Hayden – Vice President, Cyber & Emerging Threats, GDIT
- Dan Lips – Head of Policy and Senior Fellow, Lincoln Network
- Andrew McClure – Managing Director, Forgepoint Capital
- Sounil Yu – Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Knostic
Promotions to Fellows for NSI Visiting Fellows
In recognition of their ongoing contributions to the work of the National Security Institute, NSI is proud to announce the following promotions of Visiting Fellow to Fellow:
- Major Salahudin Ali – Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps
- Nicholaus Rohleder – Co-Founder, Climate Commodities
Promotions to Fellows for NSI CTC Visiting Fellows
Finally, in recognition of their ongoing contributions to the work of the Cyber and Tech Center, CTC is proud to announce the following promotions of Visiting Fellow to Fellow:
- Laura Thomas – Chief Strategy Officer, Fuse
- Jeffrey Wells – Chief Security Officer, TFA Ukraine
“The strength of NSI lies in the diverse expertise and commitment of our Fellows,” said Jamil N. Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute. “NSI is thrilled to recognize the exceptional contributions of these outstanding individuals through these well-deserved promotions.”
About the National Security Institute:
The National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School serves as a platform for research, teaching, scholarship, and policy development. NSI incorporates a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and its allies, as well as an appreciation of the legal and practical challenges facing our intelligence, law enforcement, national security, technology, innovation, and cybersecurity communities.
About the Antonin Scalia Law School:
The Antonin Scalia Law School was founded in 1972 as the International School of Law in Washington, DC. In 1979 it merged with George Mason Law school and was named after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in 2016. The school is located in Arlington, Va. and is ranked #28 nationally by US News—#3 among all 16 schools in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. The school offers JD, LLM, and JM degrees and is home to seven nationally acclaimed centers, including the Law and Economics Center, the National Security Institute and the NSI Cyber & Tech Center, and the first-in-the-nation Cyber, Intelligence, and National Security LL.M. program.
About George Mason University:
George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 37,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility.