Nationally-recognized expert on homeland security issues working at the intersection of policy, strategy, and technology. Previously directed homeland security program at Harvard University and served on the Professional Staff on Homeland Security Committee in the U.S. Congress. Served as Fellow at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and as a Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations. Corporate strategist and investment banker in the tech industry. Have served as Director of Corporate Development at AOL/AOL-Time Warner and as JP Morgan investment banker, advising on over $100 billion in M&A transactions. Strategy and finance advisor to early-stage technology companies and education ventures. Have served as senior advisor or board/advisory-board member to a number of early-stage technology companies as well as education ventures. Specialties homeland security and terrorism, technology, strategic planning, corporate finance