Melissa Newberg

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Melissa Newberg is the global head of intelligence at Seerist, where she leads the company's intelligence strategy and oversees a globally distributed team delivering real-time risk intelligence and strategic geopolitical analysis.

She brings more than 15 years of experience across government and the private sector. Prior to joining Seerist, Melissa spent nearly six years at Meta, where she led the Global Protective Intelligence team, and a decade as a U.S. Air Force civilian intelligence professional, serving in roles at the Pentagon and in Europe. She also served as a Department of Defense Legislative Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Melissa holds am MS degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Manchester and a BS degree in International Relations from SUNY New Paltz.

Jared Melillo

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Jared Melillo is a strategic intelligence leader with nearly 15 years of experience navigating the intersection of national security, global threats and corporate intelligence. From serving in the U.S. Army and leading intelligence missions supporting the National Security Agency to directing global intelligence initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations, his career reflects the evolving role of intelligence beyond traditional government settings. A University of Arizona alumnus, Jared brings a firsthand perspective on how intelligence professionals can leverage their skills to build dynamic, impactful careers across a diverse range of industries and sectors.

Emma Murray

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Emma Murray is an account executive at Hetherington Group, a firm specializing in investigations, intelligence, and security consulting. She began her career at The Walt Disney Company in 2021, where she served as an investigations analyst with Disney Corporate Security. She then transitioned into security operations as a security specialist with Walt Disney World Security. In 2024, she joined HG as an intelligence analyst, conducting research and analysis for corporate clients, before moving into her current client-facing role in 2026. Today, Emma works with organizations nationwide to understand their security and privacy needs and build tailored programs, drawing on her analytical background to connect clients with the right intelligence solutions.

Lachlan Galbraith

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Lachlan Galbraith is a business area lead at Rincon Research Corporation and an adjunct professor of practice with the University of Arizona's Department of Intelligence Operations. A retired U.S. Air Force senior noncommissioned officer with 20 years of military service, Lachlan has extensive experience supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community across both tactical and strategic levels. His career spans intelligence operations, mission integration, advanced technology development and leadership of multidisciplinary teams addressing complex national security challenges.

In his current role, he leads technical and operational initiatives focused on delivering innovative capabilities to the warfighter and intelligence professional. As an educator, Lachlan is passionate about bridging the gap between academia and operational practice, helping students understand the evolving intelligence landscape and preparing them for meaningful careers in national security.