As the biological threat continues to evolve, biological intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination activities must increase to keep pace with the advances of our adversaries. At this upcoming meeting, the Commission intends to further explore the expanding nature of the biological threat, the federal biological intelligence enterprise, and information sharing with non-federal governments.
Speakers
- The Honorable Kenneth L. Wainstein – Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security
- Dr. Paul Friedrichs – Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Global Health Security & Biodefense, National Security Council, The White House; former Joint Staff Surgeon, Department of Defense
- Marina Mayo – Section Chief, Countermeasures and Mitigation, Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Dr. William T. “Thom” Burnett – Chief Scientist, National Center for Medical Intelligence, Department of Defense
- Dr. Chris Rodriguez – Director, District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
- Joshua Bushweller – Director, Delaware Information & Analysis Center, Delaware State Police
- Colin Mulloy – Deputy Director, Kansas Intelligence Fusion Center
- Judith Harrison – Assistant Chief, Counterterrorism Division, New York City Police Department
The meeting will be held at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C.
The meeting will NOT be live-streamed.
Lunch will be provided.
Add to your calendar – July 27, 2023, 10:30am-2:45pm
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