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GMU Scalia Law’s National Security Institute
Welcomes Martha Miller as New Deputy Executive Director and
Announces Jessica Jones as the Founding Director of the
New $1M GMU NSI CTC-Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic
September 3, 2024
Keelin Wolfe
National Security Institute
kwolfe9@gmu.edu
Arlington, VA – Earlier this week, GMU Scalia Law School’s National Security Institute (NSI) welcomed Martha Miller as its new Deputy Executive Director and announced Jessica Jones as the Founding Director of the GMU NSI CTC-Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic, a joint initiative between NSI’s Cyber and Tech Center (NSI CTC) and Howard University’s School of Business (HUSB).
Martha Miller brings a wealth of experience in U.S. foreign policy and national security to NSI, including extensive experience on Capitol Hill and in the White House and State Department, among other things. Martha’s expertise will be instrumental in advancing NSI’s mission to strengthen American national security and U.S. global leadership by educating future leaders and developing actionable solutions grounded in practical experience.
Martha’s previously served on Capitol Hill, including five years with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) and in the State Department’s Bureau for Political-Military Affairs. Martha also worked at the International Republican Institute (IRI), where she contributed to shaping U.S. foreign policy and served as a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, in the White House where she advised on key national security and diplomatic appointments, as well as presidential delegations, international assemblies, and government advisory boards.
“We are excited to welcome Martha Miller to the Scalia Law School and broader George Mason University community and are confident her national security expertise will strengthen NSI’s efforts to provide impactful solutions and informed policy recommendations,” said Dean Ken Randall, Allison and Dorothy Rouse Dean and George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law.
“Martha is a trusted leader whose contributions as a Senior Fellow at NSI, combined with her proven track record in national security, will make her a fantastic addition of our leadership team,” said Jamil N. Jaffer, NSI Founder & Executive Director.
“I am thrilled to join the National Security Institute as Deputy Executive Director and to continue advancing American leadership globally,” said Miller. “I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to Jamil Jaffer and Dean Randall for this opportunity, and to Jessica Jones for her exceptional guidance and leadership. Jessica’s contributions have been instrumental to the growth of NSI, and I congratulate her on her new position as Director of the GMU NSI-Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic.”
NSI is also excited announce Jessica Jones’ new role as Founding Director of the GMU NSI-Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic. This new clinic, funded with an initial $1M gift from Google.org and the Tides Foundation, will train students from GMU Scalia Law School and Howard University’s School of Business to be cyber leaders and will give them practical experience implementing cybersecurity with local organizations in the DMV area, including hospitals, school districts, nonprofits, and small businesses. Jessica served as Deputy Executive Director of NSI for seven years, playing a pivotal role in NSI’s growth and development. Her leadership experience, commitment to educational excellence, and passion for cybersecurity and national security make her well-positioned to lead this exciting new collaboration going forward..
“We are incredibly proud that the National Security Institute and the GMU NSI-Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic are breaking new ground as they continue to advance their vital missions,” said Dean Randall. “We are thrilled to have Jessica Jones stay in the Scalia family and transition to be the Founding Director of the new Clinic, where she will ensure that the Clinic meets its goals of educating and training tomorrow’s cyber talent.”
“I am honored to congratulate Jessica Jones on her new role as the Founding Director of the GMU NSI -Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic,” said Jaffer. “Having worked alongside Jessica for seven years and witnessed the critical impact she has had on NSI’s mission and programs, I am confident that her exceptional leadership skills, passion for education, and deep knowledge of cybersecurity and technology policy will be crucial to the success of this important clinic.”
“I am thankful for the opportunity to lead the newly created GMU NSI -Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic, which will only not only train and inspire the next generation of cyber professionals but also increase the cybersecurity of key organizations across the Washington metropolitan area,” said Jones. “I am proud of the work that NSI accomplished while served as Deputy Executive Director and am excited to work with Martha and team going forward,” said Jones. |
