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Hon. Jay M. Cohen, Rear Admiral (Retired)
Jay Cohen, a native of New York, was commissioned in 1968 upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy where he was a Trident Scholar. He holds a join Ocean Engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Science degree in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture from MIT.
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Early Navy assignments included service on conventional and nuclear submarines. From 1985 to 1988, Cohen commanded USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN 709). Following command, he served on the U.S. Atlantic Fleet as a senior member of the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board, responsible for certifying the safe operation of nuclear powered ships and crews. From 1991 to 1993, he commanded the submarine tender USS L.Y. SPEAR (AS 36) including a deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation DESERT STORM.
After Spear, he reported to the Secretary of the Navy as Deputy Chief of Navy Legislative Affairs. During this assignment, Cohen was responsible for supervising all Navy Congressional liaison. Cohen was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in October 1997 and reported to the Joint Staff as Deputy Director for Operations responsible to the President and DoD leaders for strategic weapons release authority. In June 1999, he assumed duties as Director Navy Y2K Project Office responsible for transitioning all Navy computer systems into the new century.
In June 2000, Cohen was promoted in rank and became the 20th Chief of Naval Research. He served during war as the Department of the Navy Chief Technology Officer (a direct report to the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps). Responsible for the $2B+/year Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology (S&T) Program (involving basic research to applied technology portfolios and contracting), Cohen coordinated investments with other U.S. and international S&T providers to rapidly meet war fighter combat needs. After an unprecedented five and a half year assignment as Chief of Naval Research, Rear Admiral Cohen retired from the Navy on February 1, 2006.
On August 10, 2006, Cohen was sworn in as Under Secretary for Science & Technology at the Department of Homeland Security (responsible for DHS Research, Development, Test and Evaluation). At the time of his assuming this position, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 U.S. Senate Appropriations Report described DHS S&T as “a rudderless ship without a clear way to get back on course." Through Cohen’s leadership and the people and programs he put in place, the FY 2008 Senate Appropriations Report stated the committee “is pleased with the rapid progress S&T appears to be making…” and in FY 2009 the Congress added $63M to the nearly $1B DHS S&T budget and directed that Cohen be given acquisition authority over his responsible programs. The output focused, customer-oriented transformation of DHS S&T (from the lowest morale federal government component in 2006 to amongst the highest in 2008) is a success story that is captured in Hill testimony, press articles, international partnerships and the National Geographic TV special “Hi- Tech War on Terror” that documented the high risk/high gain innovation portfolio which Cohen put in place to make the nation safer. Subsequent administrations continue to build on this solid foundation.
Rear Admiral Cohen is currently a principal in The Chertoff Group, serves on numerous corporate boards and as CEO of Jay M Cohen LLC. He is also an independent consultant for science and technology in support of domestic and international defense, homeland security and energy issues and solutions.
After Spear, he reported to the Secretary of the Navy as Deputy Chief of Navy Legislative Affairs. During this assignment, Cohen was responsible for supervising all Navy Congressional liaison. Cohen was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in October 1997 and reported to the Joint Staff as Deputy Director for Operations responsible to the President and DoD leaders for strategic weapons release authority. In June 1999, he assumed duties as Director Navy Y2K Project Office responsible for transitioning all Navy computer systems into the new century.
In June 2000, Cohen was promoted in rank and became the 20th Chief of Naval Research. He served during war as the Department of the Navy Chief Technology Officer (a direct report to the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps). Responsible for the $2B+/year Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology (S&T) Program (involving basic research to applied technology portfolios and contracting), Cohen coordinated investments with other U.S. and international S&T providers to rapidly meet war fighter combat needs. After an unprecedented five and a half year assignment as Chief of Naval Research, Rear Admiral Cohen retired from the Navy on February 1, 2006.
On August 10, 2006, Cohen was sworn in as Under Secretary for Science & Technology at the Department of Homeland Security (responsible for DHS Research, Development, Test and Evaluation). At the time of his assuming this position, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 U.S. Senate Appropriations Report described DHS S&T as “a rudderless ship without a clear way to get back on course." Through Cohen’s leadership and the people and programs he put in place, the FY 2008 Senate Appropriations Report stated the committee “is pleased with the rapid progress S&T appears to be making…” and in FY 2009 the Congress added $63M to the nearly $1B DHS S&T budget and directed that Cohen be given acquisition authority over his responsible programs. The output focused, customer-oriented transformation of DHS S&T (from the lowest morale federal government component in 2006 to amongst the highest in 2008) is a success story that is captured in Hill testimony, press articles, international partnerships and the National Geographic TV special “Hi- Tech War on Terror” that documented the high risk/high gain innovation portfolio which Cohen put in place to make the nation safer. Subsequent administrations continue to build on this solid foundation.
Rear Admiral Cohen is currently a principal in The Chertoff Group, serves on numerous corporate boards and as CEO of Jay M Cohen LLC. He is also an independent consultant for science and technology in support of domestic and international defense, homeland security and energy issues and solutions.
Valerie J. Mosley
Valerie is the Chairwoman and CEO of Valmo Ventures. She is also a Director of the Eaton Vance Fund Family, Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX), and Progress Investment Management Company, a privately-held fund of funds. Valerie serves as an advisor to both the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Risk Audit Committee of the United Auto Workers Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, as well as on the Board of New Profit, a venture philanthropy fund.
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Prior to founding Valmo, Valerie served for over 20 years as Partner, Senior Vice President and Investment Strategist at Wellington Management Company, LLP, an $900 billion global money management firm, where she managed billions in fixed income portfolios for corporate and pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and mutual funds. At Wellington, Valerie also chaired the firm’s Industry Strategy Group, comprised of equity and fixed income experts to identify key trends and issues affecting specific industries of interest and provide a big picture investment framework and firm-wide discussion platform. She was also a member of two of Wellington’s key investment strategy groups which established investment decisions and parameters for several fixed income mandates. Earlier in her career, Valerie served in roles with P.G. Corbin Asset Management, Kidder Peabody, and Chase Manhattan Bank.
Valerie earned her BA from Duke University and her MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been involved in numerous educational, public service, and not-for-profit initiatives including as a member of the Harvard Women’s Leadership Board of Harvard’s Kennedy School, the Presidential Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Massachusetts Public-Private Infrastructure Commission. With a passion to share messages globally, she speaks frequently on issues related to the economy and investments, personal empowerment, and financial literacy.
Valerie was named UK's Powerlist International Person of the Year in 2017, and has also been recognized as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and one of the Top 75 African Americans on Wall Street by Black Enterprise magazine.
Valerie earned her BA from Duke University and her MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been involved in numerous educational, public service, and not-for-profit initiatives including as a member of the Harvard Women’s Leadership Board of Harvard’s Kennedy School, the Presidential Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Massachusetts Public-Private Infrastructure Commission. With a passion to share messages globally, she speaks frequently on issues related to the economy and investments, personal empowerment, and financial literacy.
Valerie was named UK's Powerlist International Person of the Year in 2017, and has also been recognized as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and one of the Top 75 African Americans on Wall Street by Black Enterprise magazine.
Gale S. Pollock CRNA, FACHE, FAAN Major General (Retired)
General Pollock became a certified nurse anesthetist soon after her graduation from the University of Maryland. She has a Master’s degree in Business, a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s degree in National Security Strategy. She received an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from the University of Maryland. She is also a Fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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While in the Army, Pollock served as the Commander of the US Army Medical Command and the Acting Surgeon General of the Army (the first woman, non-physician to have this role in any of the military services). General Pollock was the 22nd Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.
In 2008, she established the Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration and was an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine and Nursing. In 2011, General Pollock became a Harvard University Fellow in their “Advanced Leadership Initiative."
General Pollock serves on multiple advisory boards and is the owner of Pollock Associates, LLC. She is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Academy of Nursing and the National Board of Corporate Directors. Her passion is improving the quality of lives of those with vision loss. To escape and rejuvenate, she spends time hiking, biking and kayaking with her husband, Doug and Ambassador guide dog, “Cruiser.”
In 2008, she established the Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration and was an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine and Nursing. In 2011, General Pollock became a Harvard University Fellow in their “Advanced Leadership Initiative."
General Pollock serves on multiple advisory boards and is the owner of Pollock Associates, LLC. She is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Academy of Nursing and the National Board of Corporate Directors. Her passion is improving the quality of lives of those with vision loss. To escape and rejuvenate, she spends time hiking, biking and kayaking with her husband, Doug and Ambassador guide dog, “Cruiser.”
Frances Fragos Townsend
Fran Townsend has spent more than two decades in the fields of intelligence and criminal justice. She served during three presidential administrations, most recently as assistant to former President George W. Bush (R) for homeland security and counterterrorism.
Currently, Fran serves as Executive Vice President of MacAndrews & Forbes and is a CNN national security analyst.
Currently, Fran serves as Executive Vice President of MacAndrews & Forbes and is a CNN national security analyst.
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Fran chaired the Homeland Security Council from May 2004 until January 2008. Prior to that, she was a deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for combating terrorism from 2003 to 2004. She has been at the center of America's effort to fight terrorism through her work in the U.S. Coast Guard, the Justice Department under President Bill Clinton, and the George W. Bush White House.
Her early career in law includes service as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., and with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. She was the first person to serve as assistant commandant for intelligence for the Coast Guard and spent 13 years at the Justice Department in a variety of senior positions, including chief of staff to the assistant attorney general, director of the Office of International Affairs in the Criminal Division, acting deputy assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division and counsel to the U.S. Attorney General for intelligence policy.
Fran graduated cum laude from the American University with a bachelor's degrees in political science and psychology and earned her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. She has taught trial advocacy at Harvard Law School and Pace University Law School.
Her early career in law includes service as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., and with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. She was the first person to serve as assistant commandant for intelligence for the Coast Guard and spent 13 years at the Justice Department in a variety of senior positions, including chief of staff to the assistant attorney general, director of the Office of International Affairs in the Criminal Division, acting deputy assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division and counsel to the U.S. Attorney General for intelligence policy.
Fran graduated cum laude from the American University with a bachelor's degrees in political science and psychology and earned her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. She has taught trial advocacy at Harvard Law School and Pace University Law School.
Dr. S. Robert Levine
Dr. Robert Levine is a well-known social impact innovator and thought leader with special interest in the application of advanced technologies for social good.
Dr. Levine is Co-founder and former Chairman of the Growth Philanthropy Network/Social Impact Exchange as well as a Co-founder of GoodExchange. In addition, he has provided 25+ year Board level leadership to the JDRF, the largest non-profit funder of diabetes research in the world (having served as Chairman, Government Relations; Chairman, Communications; Chairman, Board of Chancellors; Chairman, Clinical Affairs Working Group; 20+ year Member, Research Committee) as well as served as Former Chairman of the Health Priorities Project for the Progressive Policy Institute.
Dr. Levine is Co-founder and former Chairman of the Growth Philanthropy Network/Social Impact Exchange as well as a Co-founder of GoodExchange. In addition, he has provided 25+ year Board level leadership to the JDRF, the largest non-profit funder of diabetes research in the world (having served as Chairman, Government Relations; Chairman, Communications; Chairman, Board of Chancellors; Chairman, Clinical Affairs Working Group; 20+ year Member, Research Committee) as well as served as Former Chairman of the Health Priorities Project for the Progressive Policy Institute.
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In addition to serving as advisor to New Technology Ventures, Dr. Levine also advises 5th Element (deploys frontier tech for social purpose); Thinaire Transmedia Network, Inc.; Spangler Scientific, LLC; and Molecular Defenses Corporation, Dr. Levine was Founding Director of the Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Cardiac Health and Rehabilitation Program.
Dr. Levine earned his B.S. from Cornell University and his M.D. from the Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology (retired from practice).
With the support of the JDRF, and to honor the legacy of his wife, Mary Tyler Moore and her commitment to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications, Dr. Levine recently led the launch of a moonshot research initiative to restore vision in people with visual loss or blindness due to diabetes-related eye disease.
Dr. Levine earned his B.S. from Cornell University and his M.D. from the Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology (retired from practice).
With the support of the JDRF, and to honor the legacy of his wife, Mary Tyler Moore and her commitment to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications, Dr. Levine recently led the launch of a moonshot research initiative to restore vision in people with visual loss or blindness due to diabetes-related eye disease.
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