Dr. Larry Berger is a dedicated education leader with more than 25 years of experience in public education, including 17 years of service to Pearland ISD. Over the course of his career, he has served the district as Assistant Superintendent for Support

Klein ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jenny McGown, has deep roots in the Klein community serving a 54,000-student public school district in northwest Harris County. She is a dedicated leader who has also served Klein ISD in the roles of deputy superintendent, chief learning

Dr. Rhodora Alonzo serves as the School Safety and SafeVoice Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Education’s Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment. A dedicated school safety professional, she brings extensive experience in bullying investigations and appeals, crisis response, and

Jeremy Silva brings a diverse background in public service, with a strong focus on community resilience and inclusive emergency preparedness. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration with a minor in Human Services and soon a Master’s degree in Homeland

Jeffrey Gale is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on school threat assessment. Gale is a former long-time New Jersey State Police officer and is the Director of the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning. He

Meghan Cook is the Director of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) and Assistant Director of the Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT) at the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYS DHSES). Meghan leads a team of cyber and homeland

I am a lieutenant with the Minnesota State Patrol who brings over two decades of commitment to traffic safety. My entire professional career has been dedicated to transportation safety related issues. I am currently the State Director of Pupil Transportation for Minnesota.

Jimmy Lacy began his career in school transportation in 1989 as a substitute bus operator. After discovering a passion for the field, he transitioned to a full-time bus operator in 1992. Lacy’s dedication to student safety and operational efficiency led to a

“Deputy First Class (DFC) Mallorie Whipps is currently serving as the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Bennett Middle School in Fruitland Maryland. As an SRO she is the law enforcement presence on school campus, providing security and acting as a mentor and