Recognized Financial Crisis Management Leaders 2025

As the CEO and Founder of Crusaders for Change® (C4C), LLC, our team delivers a specialized approach to financial stewardship that focuses on the human heart and the emotional weight of money as much as the numbers. Led by a team of Accredited Financial Counselors®️, we have built a dedicated space where genuine financial healing and long-term freedom are achievable for families from all walks of life. Within the corporate and organizational sector, we developed our signature Financial Wellness Program to directly combat the "silent tax" of financial stress that often plagues the workplace. By addressing these stressors through professional counseling and support, we partner with businesses to improve employee retention, boost productivity, and foster a culture of total well-being. Our commitment to community impact is further realized through our proprietary Community Financial Empowerment Series®, where we offer transformative educational workshops and personalized one-on-one counseling designed to help individuals regain confidence, clarity, and control over their financial futures. We also engage a global audience through the Yahweh’s Money® Podcast, which provides spiritual and practical stewardship guidance, and the Tickle My Money Bone!® platform, which utilizes humor and comedy to demystify complex financial topics and break down the barriers of money-related anxiety. With over two decades of professional experience and a highly decorated history of leadership, our mission remains centered on equipping families and organizations with the tools to transition from financial overwhelm to a future of abundance, resilience, and intentional peace.

Tieja MacLaughlin is a sought-after public relations and crisis management consultant for individuals, executives, and brands who are experiencing reputation damage including social media fallout, legal issues, and other sensitive matters that may attract media attention or public scrutiny. Tieja offers a no nonsense real-world approach to traditional crisis communications, and is frequently relied upon as a strategic asset in high-stakes scenarios. Tieja’s background in media and communications, combined with her personal lived experience, has bolstered her natural ability to seamlessly navigate chaos and turn reputational disasters into redemption arcs. www.tiejamaclaughlin.com

Franco Velasquez is the CEO and founder of HostBreach, a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in external cyber intelligence, attack surface analysis, and intelligence-driven advisory for defense contractors and regulated organizations. His work focuses on understanding how attackers identify, prioritize, and compromise targets using publicly available intelligence, often before traditional security controls detect activity. Franco advises organizations on CMMC readiness, CUI exposure, ransomware risk, and pre-incident threat visibility, helping leaders understand real-world risk beyond checklist compliance. He has experience working with OSINT-based reconnaissance, threat actor behavior analysis, and tabletop attack simulations aligned to observed intrusion patterns. He is frequently consulted on topics including ransomware trends, external exposure management, supply chain risk, and how attackers exploit misconfigurations and unpatched systems. Franco emphasizes practical, intelligence-led decision-making that helps organizations reduce risk before incidents occur.

Helping companies get mentioned in LLMs and gaining a deep understanding of why and where they need to be cited.

Mark Lynd is the Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync, one of the nation's leading value-added resellers, where he works daily with C-Suite executives on AI, cybersecurity strategy, and digital transformation. A 5x CIO/CISO, author, thought leader and keynote speaker with decades of hands-on operational experience, Mark brings a rare combination of boardroom perspective and practitioner depth to every engagement. Ranked as a Top 5 Global Thought Leader in both AI and Cybersecurity by Thinkers360, Mark has facilitated over 150 incident response tabletop exercises across school districts, Fortune 500 enterprises, healthcare systems, government agencies, and mid-market manufacturers. His original research from these exercises represents the most comprehensive tabletop dataset published by a single practitioner. Mark has delivered more than 100 keynotes at marquee events including RSA Conference, Oracle CloudWorld, Cisco Partner Summit, Dell Technologies World, IBM Think, and Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. His speaking topics span AI generative strategy, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, ransomware preparedness, incident response, and business continuity. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa and attended The Wharton School. Mark served honorably in the United States Army's 3rd Ranger battalion, and 82d Airborne. My Newsletters: - Cybervizer: Weekly strategic briefings for 10k+ professionals. (www.cybervizer.com) - AI Bursts: Cutting through the noise of AI adoption. (www.aibursts.com) My Published Books: Books available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and many other outlets: - Cyber War: One Scenario – A guide to infrastructure resilience. - A Leader’s Playbook to Cyber Insurance – Managing the financial ROI of risk. - Cybersecurity Life Skills for Teens – My passion project for digital safety.

My team and I are focusing on STRATEGY and RESULTS. I lead an international PR and crisis management firm that exists to press the truth. We empower clients to achieve business goals using strategic communications. We specialize in crisis management, high-stakes PR, and complex assignments requiring creative thinking, steady judgment shaped by experience and a relentless commitment to exceeding expectations.

Michael Prasad is a Certified Emergency Manager® and the Executive Director of the Center for Emergency Management Intelligence Research (www.cemir.org). He is also the volunteer president of the International Association of Emergency Managers-USA for Region 2, and a national-level expert on Mass Care, specifically for issues impacting children in disasters. He has an MA in emergency and disaster management from American Public University and advocates, researches, and writes professionally on emergency management policies and procedures. His published books include: "Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water", "Rusty the Emergency Management Cat", and "Leadership Lessons Learned and Applied in Emergency Management and Beyond." Links to articles, videos, podcasts, etc. can be found at www.michaelprasad.com.

I have 24 years of experience in the credit counseling industry, specializing in operations, compliance, debt management, and consumer financial education. As Senior Manager of Compliance and Media at Money Fit, I ensure our programs meet strict standards for integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. I am a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and serve on the Board of Directors for the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA). My work focuses entirely on nonprofit credit counseling. I help consumers understand the clear mechanics of regulated debt management versus the risks tied to for-profit debt settlement. Consumers deserve straightforward financial guidance that is realistic, responsible, and built for actual progress.

I am an Institutional Debt Market Architect with more than 17 years of experience designing the valuation, liquidity, and recovery protocols that banks, credit unions, fintech lenders, and private credit funds rely on to make high-stakes decisions. I’ve advised on, analyzed, or helped broker over $100 billion in performing and non-performing receivables across consumer, commercial, auto, BNPL, mortgage, and specialty finance asset classes. My work sits at the intersection of portfolio valuation, lending risk, distressed-asset strategy, and AI-driven recovery intelligence. I help institutions understand the true condition of their receivables, uncover hidden risk, and translate complex credit dynamics into clear, actionable decisions. When lenders need to determine whether to hold, recover, restructure, or sell an asset, I’m the person they call. As Director of Portfolio Liquidity & Asset Disposition at Fitzgerald Advisors, I architect and execute loan-sale strategies, oversee due diligence, and structure NPL and charged-off debt transactions that maximize proceeds while maintaining regulatory integrity. I also build the technology that powers modern receivables strategy. I created Debt Catalyst, an AI-driven valuation and liquidation-curve engine used by professional debt buyers and investors. I developed Bank Watch Pro, a real-time intelligence platform that interprets FDIC and NCUA call-report data to identify institutional credit risk, NPL trends, charge-off exposure, and early-warning indicators. Across my ventures, I focus on one mission: turning distressed receivables, delinquency, and charge-offs into liquidity, clarity, and competitive advantage for financial institutions. I provide expert commentary on: Distressed portfolio valuation & credit-risk analysis NPL and charged-off debt sales Fintech lending trends & BNPL credit performance Bank & credit union financial health (FDIC/NCUA analytics) AI in collections, segmentation, and liquidation modeling Regulatory and compliance implications in debt markets I don’t follow the debt markets — I architect them. And I use that experience to help lenders, investors, and agencies make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions.

CA Prateek Mittal is a seasoned financial expert and IBBI Registered Valuer with over two decades of experience in business valuations, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. As the Director of Valuations at [FinVal Research & Consultancy](https://finvalresearch.in), he specializes in delivering high-authority compliance and advisory solutions, including ESOP valuations, corporate guarantee valuations, and startup advisory. A thought leader in the evolving corporate landscape, Prateek frequently publishes insights on cutting-edge industry shifts, from integrating AI and Big Data into valuation practices to navigating ESG compliance risks and supply chain crises. Alongside his valuation expertise, he serves as a Virtual CFO, helping businesses optimize their financial strategies, secure fundraising mandates, and drive operational efficiencies. --- ### Key Media Angles & Topics I Can Comment On: * Regulatory & Compliance Valuations: Deep dives into ESOPs, Corporate Guarantees, and international accounting standards. * The Intersection of Finance & Tech: How AI, big data, and automated tools are transforming modern valuation models. * Startup Ecosystem & Fundraising: Strategic structuring, mid-market growth challenges, and investment readiness. * Risk Management: Evaluating ESG compliance risks and implementing Virtual CFO frameworks during economic volatility.

Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA, is Managing Director of Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. and one of the country’s most-cited authorities on how federal prison sentences are actually served — where a defendant is designated, what the Bureau of Prisons controls, and how much time a person really does. He’s the go-to source when a high-profile defendant is sentenced and the question becomes where they go and what happens there. TIME turned to him on Elizabeth Holmes, CNN on Sean “Diddy” Combs and FCI Fort Dix, and Inc. on Sam Bankman-Fried. Zoukis knows the system from the inside. He served a federal sentence, writing College for Convicts (McFarland, 2014), Prison Education Guide, and the Federal Prison Handbook (2017) while incarcerated, and earned a 2012 PEN America Prison Writing Award. He later authored the Directory of Federal Prisons (2020) and earned his J.D. from UC Davis School of Law, where he was Articles Editor of the UC Davis Law Review. He holds an M.B.A. from Adams State University. His focus: BOP designation under 18 U.S.C. § 3621(b), sentence computation, First Step Act earned time credits and PATTERN scoring, RDAP, prison discipline and conditions of confinement, compassionate release, halfway house and home confinement placement, and reentry. He has advised hundreds of clients and families through federal incarceration. He is Chairman of the Board of the Human Rights Defense Center, publisher of Prison Legal News and Criminal Legal News, and author of the forthcoming Federal Criminal Defendant’s Handbook and the third edition of The Habeas Citebook: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel. Zoukis is not an attorney; all legal work is handled by lead counsel Elizabeth Franklin-Best, ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, named a 2026 Best Lawyer in America for Appellate Practice, and admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals. The firm assists with federal sentencing, direct appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and compassionate release. Quoted by TIME, CNN, Inc., Fox News, ABC News, the Associated Press, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Bloomberg Law, The Hill, UPI, and Vice News. Contributor to the Huffington Post, New York Daily News, Prison Legal News, and Criminal Legal News. Contact: Chris@ZoukisDefense.com · (843) 620-1100 · https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/about-us/our-team/christopher-zoukis/

Shawn is a seasoned lawyer with an entrepreneurial spirit & is experienced working with technology-focused organizations at varying stages, including as General Counsel for an international health tech company. Shawn works closely with clients as a valued & trusted advisor, providing business ready solutions to resolve issues revolving around incident response (breach coach), strategic risk, crisis, data privacy & cybersecurity.Shawn Ford provides strategic risk advisory services that span a comprehensive spectrum, encompassing strategic communications, investigations, due diligence, supply chain analysis, intelligence research & a range of specialized services. He provides guidance on issues related to kidnap, extortion, blackmail & product contamination, rendering invaluable support to High Net Worth Individuals & Families in need of protection & emergency response. He focuses on providing executive-level strategies to plan for, prevent, & respond to crises throughout the pre-, intra-, & post-crisis stages.Shawn values aiding clients to develop & build upon their understanding of strategic risk, compliance, privacy & cyber obligations. As such, he realizes first-hand the challenges that organizations face when trying to balance their compliance obligations while innovating & developing new products & services. Shawn helps companies turn their obligations into opportunities, to build trust & advance their business goals.Shawn assists multinational institutions to understand & operationalize their risk, privacy & cyber requirements. He works closely with the executives, CISOs & legal counsel to create enterprise-wide strategic risk programs, third party risk programs & incident response capabilities. He frequently works with privacy officers to implement their privacy program & to understand their data.As Co-Founder & President of IronGate Protection, Shawn leads the business as it provides executive & close protection, security operations, private investigation, bodyguard, residential security, threat assessment, & international operation management.Shawn states that his mission is “to take a 360° approach to understand your organization’s position & ability to leverage strategic risk, data security, privacy & technology best practices to build brand trust & resiliency.”__The content shared is for general informational purposes only & should not be construed as legal advice.Do not provide confidential information via LinkedIn as it may not be treated as confidential, privileged, or protected.Prior results do not guarantee similar outcome.

I am a U.S.-focused finance professional with over 10 years of experience in investment analysis, personal finance strategy, and accounting. I founded FinanceIdeas.org, where I publish real-world guides that help individuals and families solve complex financial problems; from retirement anxiety to market panic. My background blends academia, corporate finance, and consulting. I have served as a lecturer in accounting and as a financial analyst supporting strategic decisions in the investment sector. Today, I share my research-backed financial strategies in global media outlets and academic platforms like SSRN and ResearchGate. I specialize in topics such as investment psychology, risk-adjusted portfolio strategies, crypto investing, and behavior-driven financial planning. My goal is to translate timeless financial wisdom into actionable steps anyone can use to build long-term wealth. Need expert insights on crypto, investing, Accounting or financial panic-proofing? Contact me via FinanceIdeas.org or just e-mail me directly at kumartaposbanarjee@gmail.com

Dawn Carrington is a crisis communications and reputation strategist who has advised three heads of state including UK Prime Minister Lord David Cameron, HM Queen Elizabeth II, HM King Charles III, Prince William, Mayor of London, FTSE 100 leaders, Dragon’s Den judges, and high‑growth startups and scale-ups. A go‑to media commentator, she can be interviewed on issues such as political scandals, government crises, royal family and monarchy PR, natural disasters and emergencies, policing and public‑sector scandals, media storms, social pile‑ons, cancel culture, deepfakes, AI deception and misinformation, tech, cybersecurity and data‑privacy crises, and leaks. With 20+ years experience including organisations such as the Cabinet Office, AstraZeneca and Samaritans, Dawn specialises in helping leaders survive “the worst day” of their career, explaining, on air or in print, how crises unfold, why some destroy reputations while others don’t, and providing expert commentary around breaking stories.

An expert in business reputation management, public communications, and anti-crisis projects. I have 15 years of experience consulting and supporting companies. I work in the following markets: pharmaceuticals, energy, banking and finance, FMCG, construction, government projects, and politics. I'm happy to provide expert commentary on the following topics: reputational factors in various markets, anti-crisis phenomena in reputation management, cognitive warfare in politics and diplomacy, and information and psychological operations. I specialize in the situation in Ukraine during the war. I'm happy to collaborate. Honest journalism will change the world for the better!

Yaniv Peretz Senior Security Consultant | Counter-Terrorism Specialist | Founder, CTCB | Security Technology & Digital Transformation 1. Introduction Mr. Yaniv Peretz is a seasoned security consultant and counter-terrorism expert with over 25 years of international experience in threat and vulnerability assessment, physical-security design, and professional security education. His multidisciplinary background spans military service, diplomatic security, corporate leadership, and consulting, enabling him to provide strategic and operational solutions across complex, high-risk environments. Throughout his career, Mr. Peretz has advised governments, multinational corporations, critical infrastructure operators, and educational institutions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. His work bridges the gap between practical field security operations and structured educational frameworks, ensuring that training and certification programs are grounded in real-world expertise 2. Professional Experience • Founder & Chairman – Counter Terrorism Certification Board (CTCB) Oversees internationally recognized certifications, including the Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner (CCTP), Certified Physical Security Consultant (CPSC), Certified Emergency Response Officer (CERO), Certified Intelligence Analyst (CITA), and Certified Terrorism Response Officer (TRO). These programs are aligned with ISO/IEC 17024 and serve as global benchmarks for professional competence in counter-terrorism and protective-security management. • Founder & Managing Director – Lorin Pte Ltd (Singapore) Leads consulting and design projects in physical-security engineering, outcome-based contracting, and digital transformation. The firm has conducted hundreds of Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and developed integrated command-center designs for corporate, industrial, and critical-infrastructure clients. • Head of Security – Oerlikon (Singapore, Shanghai & New York) Directed global security operations, export-control compliance, and corporate investigations. Implemented comprehensive risk frameworks and developed security training programs across three continents. • Security Attaché – Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Served in multiple diplomatic postings (Singapore, Spain, Latvia, and Jordan) and was responsible for embassy protection, threat analysis, and emergency-response coordination with host-country authorities. • Special Forces Operator – Israel Defense Forces Acquired extensive operational experience in counter-terrorism, intelligence operations, and crisis response, forming the foundation of his professional expertise in threat management and training design. 3. Selected Training and Instruction Track Record Mr. Peretz has designed and delivered counter-terrorism and security training programs for government agencies, law enforcement bodies, corporate entities, and educational institutions around the world. Selected highlights include: Government and Law Enforcement • Singapore Police SWAT (STAR Unit): Counter-terrorism and tactical-response training. • Singapore Police Intelligence Division & Korea Police Force: Behavioral profiling, hostile reconnaissance detection, and operational-response procedures. • Singapore Customs & Immigration Authority: X-ray screening and IED awareness training for front-line officers. • Hong Kong Police: Security management and crisis coordination for operational leaders. • Israel Railways & Public Transport: Counter-terrorism preparedness training for transport security officers. • Papua New Guinea Airport Police: Screening operations and emergency-readiness training. Corporate and Financial Sector • United Overseas Bank (UOB): Security-awareness and insider-threat prevention workshops. • Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX): Security awareness training for corporate staff and command-center operators. • Banks and MNCs in Belgium: Counter-terrorism awareness and protective-security strategies. • Oil and Gas Companies (Indonesia): Corporate security and crisis-management training covering both physical and cyber threats. Aviation, Transport, and Infrastructure • Changi Airport Group (Singapore): Risk-based aviation-security and behavioral detection training. • Incheon International Airport (Korea): Command-and-control modernization and TVRA training. • Kenya Power Company: Security awareness and incident-management training for site officers. Education and Hospitality • International Schools Across the Asia-Pacific: Security-threat awareness and emergency-drill coordination for administrators and teaching staff. • Las Vegas, USA: Terrorism-awareness workshops for hotel and resort security managers. • Hotels in Singapore: Security and crisis-preparedness training for major hospitality brands, including Marina Mandarin, Hyatt, Hilton, and Shangri-La. 4. Selected Consulting and Security Design Projects Mr. Peretz has served as lead consultant and designer on numerous high-profile projects involving TVRA, system design, policy development, and command-center implementation. Notable engagements include: • Mumbai Nariman House (India): Post-attack security redesign following the 2008 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist incident. • Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX): Security master plan and digital transformation project, recognized for excellence in Video Analytics Implementation and Job Redesign. • Incheon International Airport (Korea): Security assessment and modernization of command-and-control systems. • Expo Astana (Kazakhstan): Security-concept development and operational training for international exhibitions. • Kenya Power (Kenya): Nationwide TVRAs and security master plan for 55 energy sites. • Big C Retail Group (Thailand): Risk assessments and training for retail-site management teams. • Eco-Tech@Sunview, JEM Mall, Bukit Timah Plaza (Singapore): Command-center design and staff training for integrated developments. • Oerlikon HQ (New York, USA): Security redesign and emergency-procedures training for headquarters personnel. 5. Professional Education and Contributions • Author: The Complete Counter Terrorism Guide (2018) • Founder & Operational Director: The Counter Terrorist Magazine – Asia Pacific Edition • Program Developer: CTCB OnDemand Learning System – hosting over 40 professional courses on intelligence, security management, and emergency response. • Speaker & Educator: Regularly engaged by universities, government agencies, and professional forums on topics such as counter-terrorism, security innovation, and resilience strategy. • Media Commentator: Frequently interviewed by newspapers and broadcast media on counter-terrorism and security issues. Through these initiatives, Mr. Peretz has contributed significantly to the professionalization of the security industry, connecting practical field expertise with structured education and credentialing frameworks. 6. Professional Affiliations and Recognition • Board Member, Security Systems Association of Singapore (SSAS) • Board Member, Security Consultants Accreditation Board (SCAB) • Chairman, Counter Terrorism Certification Board (CTCB) • Member, Working Group for SS 558:2024 – Intruder Alarm Systems Code of Practice • Listed Competent Person, Ministry of Home Affairs (Singapore) – General Competence Requirements for Security Consultants Awards and Recognitions: Recognized by the Singapore Security Association for excellence in Video Analytics Implementation, Industry Digital Planning, and Job Redesign Initiatives for the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) project.

Stephen is a senior communications strategist with nearly 20 years of experience leading public affairs, media relations, crisis communication, and executive messaging for complex, mission-driven organizations. He specializes in helping leaders translate complex issues into clear, credible narratives that build trust with both internal and external audiences. Drawing on deep experience in high-stakes communication environments, Steve provides insight on leadership communication, reputation management, and the evolving intersection of technology, media, and public trust.

9+ years PR and media relations experience. Now in the ultra-high-net-worth wealth management space with Fidelis Capital after years in the luxury goods and real estate sectors with Discovery Land Company, Casamigos Tequila, and Tiffany & Co. Have secured national coverage for Fidelis Capital in Barron's, Bloomberg, Crain Currency, Forbes, Kiplinger, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal, along with trade coverage in Financial Planning, InvestmentNews, and WealthManagement.com. Fidelis Capital is a 5-star firm in Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Top Financial Advisory Firms. Subject matter experts at Fidelis Capital include: - Chris Gunster, CFA, Partner & Head of Fixed Income (previously Bank of America Chief Investment Office, oversaw $60 billion in assets; Forbes.com contributor) - Rick Simonetti, Founding Partner, CEO & Head of Wealth Planning (previously Wells Fargo Private Wealth Management's National Head of Wealth Planning; Kiplinger contributor) - Matt Michaels, CFA, CFP, Founding Partner & Co-Chief Investment Officer (previously Wells Fargo Private Bank Senior Private Wealth Portfolio Manager; deep expertise in private markets investing) - Neale Ellis, CFA, Founding Partner & Co-Chief Investment Officer (previously Bank of America Private Bank principal portfolio manager of Managed Active Core)

Dr. Philip D. Mann is an aviation safety and AI governance specialist who spent seventeen years inside the Federal Aviation Administration before founding Vector Strategic Consulting LLC. He rose from field technician to business analyst to instructor and training program manager at the FAA Academy, the agency's training center for the workforce that keeps the National Airspace System running. That path lets him speak about outages, controller staffing, and stalled modernization programs from inside the operation rather than from a press release. His commentary centers on three areas: aviation safety and National Airspace System infrastructure; the governance of artificial intelligence in critical systems where failure carries physical consequences; and the organizational risk, leadership, and human factors that decide whether a safety program holds under pressure. A single argument runs through the work: institutions tend to govern by disaster, writing rules only after the wreckage forces the issue, when they could govern by design and move accountability upstream of the failure. He is the author of The SCAR Framework: A Systematic Approach to AI Decision-Making in Critical Systems, a structured method for deciding when to trust automated systems where a wrong call can cost lives, built on four dimensions: Safety, Complexity, Accountability, and Resilience. His analysis has reached more than 35 million people worldwide across outlets including the Associated Press, USA Today, New Scientist, NewsNation, LiveNOW from Fox, LBC Radio in London, and Deutsche Welle. He works comfortably in print, on camera, and on live radio, holding a technical point in plain language for a general audience or speaking at full depth with a trade or policy reporter. Dr. Mann holds a PhD in Organization and Management, an MBA, an MPA, and a BS in Business Management, with PMP and PMI-RMP certifications. He responds quickly to deadlines and supports every claim with primary sources: FAA orders, NTSB findings, court records, and agency rulemakings.

Warren Pulley brings 40 years of threat assessment and crisis management expertise across military, law enforcement, diplomatic, corporate, and educational environments. As founder of CrisisWire, he provides professional threat assessment services to organizations throughout Hawaii, Nationally and Internationally. Credentials: BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management) trained - University of Hawaii West Oahu 20+ FEMA certifications (IS-906, IS-907, IS-915, complete ICS/NIMS) Former LAPD Veteran Police Officer (12 years) 6+ years U.S. Embassy Baghdad security operations (zero incidents under daily threat) Former Director of Campus Safety, Chaminade University Former California Private Investigator 7 years U.S. Air Force (nuclear security & paralegal) Published Authority: Author of five books on threat assessment: The Prepared Leader, Threat Assessment Handbook, Campus Under Siege, Locked Down: The Access Control Playbook, and Uniformed Silence. Published researcher with 9+ peer-reviewed papers on threat assessment, workplace violence, and crisis management. Media-Ready Expertise: Available for expert commentary on threat assessment, school safety, workplace violence prevention, crisis management, executive protection, insider threats, and emergency preparedness. Find CrisisWire online at https://rypulmedia.wixsite.com/crisiswire