FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2023, Washington, DC: The Truman National Security Project is proud to announce the selection of the 2024 Truman Member Class. The Truman Project brings together leaders to produce timely, innovative, and principled solutions to complex national security challenges.
This class includes 70 national security professionals, one of the most diverse classes in Truman's history. 43% are women, nearly 47% identify as BIPOC, 14% are LGBTQIA+, 14% are persons with disabilities, 23% are first-generation college graduates, and 30% are first-generation Americans.
"As the interim President and CEO, it's my pleasure to welcome the 2024 new member class to the Truman National Security Project. Our community is a mosaic of diverse talents and perspectives that come together to create a dynamic force for positive change,” said Tripp Adams, “Our members’ commitment enriches our collective strength, ensuring that we continue to forge smarter, more just, and stronger global leadership. Through diplomacy, defense, development, and democracy promotion, we embark on a journey to build a brighter future for all."
"The 2024 new member class of the Truman National Security Project represents the tapestry of our nationwide community. Together, Trumans are the architects of smart, inclusive national security solutions upholding the values of principled, and effective American global leadership,” said Angelic Young, Vice President of Impact and Community,
“With more than 2,500 dedicated members and alumni spanning 16 Chapters and 47 states, we share a common vision: that America shines brightest when we wield the full spectrum of our tools – diplomacy, defense, development, and democracy promotion. Welcome to a future where together, we shape the destiny of a safer, more prosperous world."
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About Truman: The Truman National Security Project is a vibrant, diverse, nationwide community of leaders leveraging the power of the Truman network to develop smart national security solutions that reinforce strong, just, and effective American global leadership. Our community includes more than 2,500 veterans, frontline civilians, policy experts, political professionals, and their allies who share a common vision of US leadership abroad. We hail from 16 Chapters and 47 different states across the nation. We believe that America is at its best when we use all the tools in our toolbox: diplomacy, defense, development, and democracy promotion.
Truman warmly welcomes the 2024 Class:
Security Fellows
Sameen Ahmadnia, Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
Amadi Anene, Associate, DLA Piper
Jono Anzalone, Lecturer & Board of Governors, University of Southern Maine & The Climate Initiative
Bethany Aquilina Brez, Managing Director, Strategy Execution, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Evelina Ayrapetyan, Policy Analyst, Center for AI and Digital Policy
Benjamin Brockman, Sr. Product Manager - A.I. Transformation, Boston Consulting Group
Nathan Cole, Vice President, Citi Impact Fund, Citi
Eitan Danon, Team Lead, International Investigations & Special Programs, Chainalysis
Karim Farishta, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense
Karen Fray, Chief of Staff, Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), detailed to National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)
Jayasri Ganapathy, Senior Legislative Attorney, New York City Council
Shariq Ghani, Executive Director, Minaret Foundation
Nathan Gwira, International Program Specialist, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency
Franz Hochstrasser, CEO and Co-Founder, Chair of the Board, Raise Green, Inc.
Mariya Ilyas, U.S. Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Anita Issagholyan, Policy Lead, Google
Josephine Jackson, Senior Specialist (Policy Analyst), Forge Group, LLC
Sunny Jha, Principal, SJMD Solutions, LLC
Brendan Johannsen, Managing Director, Teneo Risk
Victoria Latortue, U.S. Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Nick Mararac, Research Associate, Fors Marsh Group
Susan Markham, Director, HFX
Cody Minks, Biothreat Reduction Specialist - Senior, Noblis, Inc.
Karen Owens, Senior Legislative Affairs Specialist, CHIPS for America, U.S. Department of Commerce
Marc Papazian*
Jacob Price, Senior Program Manager for Africa, Center for Civilians in Conflict
Nikitha Rai, National Security / Military Legislative Assistant, Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03)
Asha Rangappa, Assistant Dean and Senior Lecturer, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Alexander Seasock, Legislative Director, Michigan House of Representatives
Nicholas Shafer, Fulbright Research Scholar, Ashoka University
Bryan Sims, Director, Peacebuilding and Partnerships, Humanity United
Elizabeth Spencer, Federal Consultant, Deloitte
Farha Tahir*
J. Jac Thomas, Medical Service Corps Officer - Healthcare Administration, U.S. Navy
Lara Trubowitz, Education Director, ADL Midwest/Associate Director, ADL National College & University Programs, ADL
Jessica Yllemo, Director, Climate Security Programs, American Security Project
Defense Council
Nicholas Armendariz, Assistant Officer in Charge, U.S. Navy
Jennifer Cannon, Government Relations Strategist, The Aerospace Corporation
Dr. Robert Carter III, Joint Project Manager CRBN Sensors, The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense
Christopher Elder*
Andrew Eubanks, Customer Success Consultant, Public Sector Accounts, Qualtrics
Matthew Jacobs, Analyst, U.S. Government
Ivory Rose Johnson, Civil Affairs Officer, U.S. Army
David Leffler, Director, Government & Enterprise Sales, Foursquare
Kristin Lein, Management Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Tahina Montoya, Strategic Advisor, Veteran Experience Office, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Christina Powell, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Kevin Pratt, Principal Avionics Engineer, Blue Origin
David Rosenfield, Corporate Associate, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP
Seth Teleky, Judge Advocate, U.S. Army
Michelle Washington, Management Analyst, U.S. Department of Defense
Jeffrey Wells, Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Political Partners
Nada Al-Hanooti, Executive Director-Michigan Chapter, Emgage
Jennifer Borrero, Global Ambassador, United Nations Association
Jennifer Broadus, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager, King County Government, Department of Information & Technology
Benton Coblentz*
Lindsay Esposito*
Shani Gilchrist, Owner/Principal, SRG Strategic Consulting
Abdullah Hammoud, Mayor, City of Dearborn
Amit Jani*
Brendon Mills, Campaign Manager, Helmer for Congress
Kayemba Mvula, Founder/CEO, Pivot LLC
Kat Pipkin, Steering Committee Member, Indivisible Project: Indivisible Eastside (WA)
Joshua Russell, Policy Analyst, Open Society Foundations
Maalik Simmons, Floor Director, U.S. Senate Majority Whip's Office
Samantha Smith, Civil Rights Manager, City of San Antonio
Laura Uttley, Director of Government Relations, Woodwell Climate Research Center
* Due to employment sensitivity, certain members' names, titles, and affiliations have been withheld.
