A National Conversation on the Homeland Security Environment Looking Forward

On Tuesday, October 11, 2011, HSPI in cooperation with HSDBC, hosted a Policy and Research Forum featuring the Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. Tom Ridge, former Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security.

The Secretaries engaged in a conversation about the future of homeland security, discussing how the nature of their work has evolved since the creation of the Department, and how to best move forward in this ever-evolving threat environment.

Featured Speakers:
The Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security
The Hon. Michael Chertoff, Former Secretary of Homeland Security
The Hon. Tom Ridge, Former Secretary of Homeland Security

Moderated By: Admiral Thad W. Allen, Former Commandant, United States Coast Guard; Distinguished Professor of Practice, The George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration

Admiral Thad W. Allen served as 23rd Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard from May 25th, 2006 until May 25th, 2010. Following the change of command, Adm. Allen remained on active duty in the capacity of National Incident Commander for the Unified Command for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Admiral Allen led the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area forces in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Introduction By: Steven Knapp, President, The George Washington University

Steven Knapp became the sixteenth president of The George Washington University in August 2007. His priorities include enhancing the university's partnerships with neighboring institutions, expanding the scope of its research, strengthening its worldwide community of alumni, enlarging its students' opportunities for public service, and leading its transformation into a model of urban sustainability.

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