Bio

Accomplished scientific research/program management professional with 10+ years of service to the United States Government (USG), recognized for demonstrating vision, persistence, and drive in the creation and management of advanced research programs in biometrics and identity science. Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in biometrics and identity intelligence; invited to brief the Director of National Intelligence, Congressional staffers and science advisors, Defense Science Board, Army Science Board, and Intelligence Science Board on matters pertaining to biometrics and identity intelligence. Served as Intelligence Community Department Lead to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee (NSTC) on Biometrics and Identity Management (2005 – 2012). Collaborates with leading researchers in government, academia, and industry to execute research programs for protecting information systems and advancing capabilities in Identity Science.