Who we are

Senior expertise, assembled around the work.

CAS Strategies brings together experienced leaders in cybersecurity, emerging technology, law, policy, and organizational transformation. We assemble multidisciplinary teams around each client’s needs, with senior advisors directly involved in the work.

How we work

The right expertise for the challenge.

The most consequential technology decisions rarely fit neatly within one discipline. A client implementing AI may need technical and security expertise alongside governance design, leadership development, and workforce training. CAS brings those perspectives together in a coordinated engagement, with senior practitioners involved from strategy through delivery.

Experience across government, industry, and research. Expertise spanning strategy, technology, governance, and organizational leadership.

The network

The people you would work with.

Meet the advisors, technologists, strategists, and organizational leaders who bring their experience and expertise to CAS engagements. Select anyone for a full biography.

Founder & CEO

Camille Stewart Gloster

Advisor and strategist on how cybersecurity, emerging technology, and global policy shape what organizations build and how they lead.

Former First Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security at the White House, with earlier senior roles at Google, DHS, Deloitte, and CrowdStrike. Creator of the Authority-Centered Enforcement (ACE™) framework. Her work focuses on the decisions that sit between what technology can do and what organizations should ask it to do.

RECOGNITION

Business Insider AI 100, 2023

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

The Insider You Built: How Organizations Stay in Control of Autonomous AI Agents (Wiley, 2026)

Cybersecurity · AI & emerging technology · cyber supply chain · geopolitical risk · trust & safety · product security · privacy

The team

Nueteki (Teki) Akuetteh, MBE

Senior advisor

Data protection, digital policy, and governance across Africa and globally

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Kristen Beneduce

Senior advisor

AI security, secure agent adoption, and cyber defense

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Dr. Newton Campbell, Jr.

Senior advisor · Chief Technologist

AI, autonomy, and emerging-technology strategy

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Bridget Chan, MPA

Advisor

Research and program strategy

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Laura Cirillo Edwards

Senior advisor

Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement

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Jassum Gloster, MBA

VP, Growth & Strategy · Senior advisor

Growth, partnerships, and business strategy

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Sharnikya Howard

Senior advisor

Cyber workforce and organizational readiness

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Laura Kupe

Senior advisor

Policy analysis and political risk

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Seeyew Mo

Senior advisor

Cyber workforce policy and public-private coordination

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Victoria Nguyen

Senior advisor

National security, resilience, and venture operations

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Karena A. Stewart

Senior advisor

Leadership development and human-centered AI adoption

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Lauren Zabierek

Senior advisor

National security, cybersecurity policy, and technology

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Claire Stapleton Byrnes

Chief of staff

Strategic communications and operations

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Mia Cooper

Operations & marketing

Operations and marketing

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Fellows

Sherif N. Owusu

Fellow, cyber law & policy

Cyber law and policy

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Kris Yun

Fellow

Research and analysis

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Founder & CEO

Camille Stewart Gloster

Advisor and strategist on how cybersecurity, emerging technology, and global policy shape what organizations build and how they lead.

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Camille served as the first Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security at the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, where she led work on technology security, supply chain, and the cyber workforce and contributed to national cybersecurity strategy. Earlier, she held senior roles at Google (global head of product security strategy), the Department of Homeland Security (senior policy advisor for cyber, infrastructure, and resilience policy), Deloitte, and CrowdStrike, advising on AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy, intellectual property, and national security.

Camille leads a global advisory network that helps organizations translate emerging technology and global policy trends into strategic advantage. Through her own forward-looking research and the network’s cross-discipline expertise, CAS Strategies brings together technology, policy, and strategy to deliver clarity, resilience, and measurable impact.

She is the author of The Insider You Built: How Organizations Stay in Control of Autonomous AI Agents (Wiley, 2026), a national bestseller, and creator of the Authority-Centered Enforcement (ACE™) framework for governing the authority organizations delegate to AI agents.

Cybersecurity · AI & emerging technology · Cyber supply chain security · Resilience · Policy & industry strategy · Geopolitical risk · Trust & safety · Workforce resilience · Product security strategy · Privacy

Senior advisor

Nueteki (Teki) Akuetteh, MBE

Foreign policy and social impact leader working where emerging technology meets societal outcomes.

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Nueteki has nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology policy, international affairs, and impact-driven partnerships. She most recently served as Director of Global Public Policy at the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) and Director of Public Policy for the Paul G. Allen Estate, where she led global engagement strategies and built coalitions across governments and NGOs. Earlier, she advised the UK government, counseling Ambassadors, Ministers, and members of the Royal Family on foreign policy priorities. Appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2021, she serves on the boards of Globally and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy.

International affairs · Geopolitical risk · Emerging tech · Social impact · Strategic partnerships · Global development

Senior advisor · Chief Technologist

Dr. Newton Campbell, Jr.

Scientist and strategist advancing innovation, digital transformation, and cross-sector collaboration in science and technology policy.

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Dr. Campbell has nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. A NASA Space Tech Catalyst Prize winner and former Space Director at the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE), he has led international partnerships that strengthen space and earth collaboration. He also advises NASA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer and the United Nations’ ITU Early Warning for All Program on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. A Board member of The Planetary Society, he brings a global perspective to advancing responsible innovation and digital resilience. Named to the 2026 TIME100 AI.

AI & emerging technology · Science policy · Space innovation · Global collaboration · Digital transformation

Advisor

Bridget Chan, MPA

Policy analyst bridging the gaps between strategy, research, and impact.

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Bridget is an experienced policy analyst and research manager, skilled at translating research into influence. She previously guided emerging technology research at New America, supporting innovative policy solutions for future risks which appeared before national and state-level policymakers and industry leaders. Her 10+ year career spans roles across the public sector, including nonprofit, philanthropy and the federal government, lending her a unique perspective into the technology ecosystem and policy levers that drive impact.

Cybersecurity · Emerging technology · Research management · Strategic planning · Monitoring and evaluation

Senior advisor

Laura Cirillo Edwards

Story-driven strategist advancing public trust and collective resilience.

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Laura is a seasoned communications and public affairs leader with 15+ years shaping national narratives across cybersecurity, emergency management, and resilience. She has held senior roles at the Department of Homeland Security, at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where she led the nation’s cybersecurity public awareness program and coordinated multi-sector stakeholder engagement. Known for translating complex policy into clear, human-centered messaging, Laura builds campaigns and coalitions that empower communities and strengthen public trust.

Public affairs strategy · Stakeholder engagement · Crisis & risk communications · Narrative & campaign development

VP, Growth & Strategy · Senior advisor

Jassum Gloster, MBA

Strategist driving digital transformation, AI innovation, and go-to-market growth.

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Jassum is a technology strategist with 12+ years of experience aligning technology innovation with strategic business objectives through digital transformation, consulting and leadership. He is well-versed in driving global implementations of channel partner programs, crafting new go-to-market strategies, and commercializing new products and services, including the development of multi-billion-dollar market opportunities through service offerings focused on IT infrastructure modernization. Jassum has also managed large-scale financial transformations and audit readiness for federal clients. His public sector experience includes addressing $1B financial discrepancies and enhancing operational efficiencies within the Department of Defense.

Digital transformation · Go-to-market strategy · Business strategy & growth · AI innovation · Change management · Sales

Senior advisor

Sharnikya Howard

Technology and workforce strategist advancing cybersecurity, talent, and community impact.

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Sharnikya brings more than 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across cybersecurity, technology, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement. She has partnered with Fortune 100 companies, global technology organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofits to build programs that strengthen organizational resilience, develop talent, and expand access to opportunity.

Known for building high-impact partnerships and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals, Sharnikya has led initiatives spanning cybersecurity awareness, leadership development, talent pipeline creation, and community engagement. She also served on the review team for the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide, contributing to one of the profession’s leading project management standards.

Cybersecurity programs · Workforce development · Strategic partnerships · Leadership development · Community impact

Senior advisor

Laura Kupe

National security professional and strategist bridging policy, national security, and social impact across borders.

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Having served as a presidential appointee in two administrations, Laura brings more than 10 years of national security experience across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. House of Representatives, and the RAND Corporation. Born in Germany to Congolese parents and raised in Luxembourg, she brings a global background and cross-cultural insights to her work advancing tech entrepreneurship and innovation in emerging markets. At CAS Strategies, she helps organizations work through complex security environments, assess geopolitical risk, and translate policy into strategy that strengthens resilience, trust, and sustainable impact.

National security · Policy analysis · Geopolitical risk · Supply chain resilience & critical minerals · Social impact

Senior advisor

Seeyew Mo

Cybersecurity and national security strategist advancing technology, talent, and resilience across sectors.

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Seeyew brings two decades of experience shaping national strategies at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and workforce development. As the first White House Assistant National Cyber Director for Workforce, Education, and Economic Advancement, he led implementation of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy, mobilizing over $100 billion in federal contracts, creating 35,000 jobs, and securing $100 million in cyber education funding. Before his White House service, Seeyew worked at the U.S. Senate and held leadership roles in the private sector focused on AI, cybersecurity, and workforce development.

Cybersecurity strategy · AI & workforce policy · National security · Public-private partnerships · Emerging technology

Senior advisor

Victoria Nguyen

Change agent at the intersection of national security, technology innovation, and operational strategy.

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Victoria is a cross-disciplinary operator and strategic advisor with more than 15 years of experience spanning national security, venture capital, and cybersecurity. A former senior intelligence analyst and venture operator, she has supported counterterrorism missions, built the operational and analytics infrastructure behind a leading healthcare investment firm, and co-founded Servitium Cyber to bring enterprise-grade security to mission-driven small businesses. Known for moving fluidly between vision and execution, she brings a builder’s instinct and an analyst’s rigor to every engagement. At CAS Strategies, she connects technology innovation, operations, and policy through a resilience and security lens to help organizations build what holds.

National security · Cybersecurity resilience · Technology innovation · Venture & investment operations · Data & analytics · AI strategy

Senior advisor · Leadership & organizational effectiveness

Karena A. Stewart

Transformation strategist who designs the human systems that make technology adoption actually work.

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Karena builds the leadership capability, culture infrastructure, and operating models that determine whether transformation holds or stalls. Across nearly 16 years at Macy’s Inc., she stood up leadership systems serving 10,000 people leaders, from frontline managers to senior executives, led a global digital customer experience operation contributing ~$500M in annual sales for Macys.com and Bloomingdales.com, and, as the Macy’s Inc. fellow for CEO Action for Racial Equity, architected a $1.5M community investment framework. Her edge is foresight applied to people: she sees the second-order effects of a system change before they surface, then designs for them. At CAS Strategies, she helps clients translate AI ambition into durable organizational reality, ensuring the humans inside the system are equipped to lead it.

Human-centered AI adoption · Leadership development · Culture transformation · Organizational effectiveness · Future of work

Senior advisor · Cybersecurity & AI security

Kristen Beneduce

Cybersecurity executive and AI security strategist who helps organizations turn technical risk into commercial velocity.

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Kristen has spent 18 years at the intersection of machine learning, infrastructure defense, and executive leadership. Her background in national-scale cyber defense runs from the Federal Reserve’s national incident response team to AI cyber defense and adversarial machine learning across the DOE/NNSA national laboratories, federal agencies, and DARPA. As Deputy CISO at Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) and Head of Security & IT in high-growth fintech, she replaced friction with pragmatic security defaults, led high-stakes crisis response, built customer trust programs that land enterprise deals, and accelerated intentional AI adoption.

As Founder and Principal of Integral Cyber, she guides enterprise teams and founders through secure agent adoption and secure-by-design AI implementation, building programs organizations carry forward with sustainable systems and stronger teams. She is a venture advisor and investor in AI-driven security companies, Founding Board Chair of the International Cybersecurity Leadership Association, teaches and mentors capstone projects in Harvard’s graduate cybersecurity program, and contributes to global AI security standards with OWASP. At CAS Strategies, she translates cyber risk exposure into capital allocation, regulatory defensibility, and commercial momentum for executives and boards.

AI security & secure agent adoption · Secure-by-design AI · Cyber defense & incident response · Customer trust programs · Venture advisory

Senior advisor

Lauren Zabierek

National security leader shaping how technology and policy protect society.

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Lauren is a national security leader and strategist driving the transformation of how technology and policy intersect to protect society. A former intelligence analyst with three combat deployments, senior government advisor in national cyber and technology security programs, and executive in academia and the tech industry, she brings more than 22 years of experience advancing technology security, resilience, and innovation. She has led national initiatives to make software secure by design, guided cross-sector coalitions on emerging technology risks, and champions the integration of security as a core driver of trust, growth, and competitive advantage.

National security · Cybersecurity · Secure by design · Intelligence · Strategy · Policy

Operations & marketing

Mia Cooper

Social media marketing and operations creative turning overwhelm into clarity, confidence, and consistent growth.

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Mia is a social media and marketing specialist with over five years of experience reshaping how women CEOs and thought leaders grow their influence online. With a background in education, administrative coordination, and social media marketing, she combines creativity and systems thinking to design organic social media strategies that drive visibility, engagement, and results. Her work supports CAS’s mission of amplifying leadership and thought partnerships through purposeful communication and storytelling, while implementing organized systems and streamlined processes to maximize efficiency and impact.

Social media marketing & content strategy · Personal & brand visibility · Leadership positioning · Operational efficiency

Fellow, cyber law & policy

Sherif N. Owusu

Bridging law, technology, and infrastructure to advance industries.

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Sherif is a legal strategist with a multidisciplinary background spanning intellectual property, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. His legal experience includes work at major insurance carriers, startup law firms, and mid-sized firms, contributing to privacy policy, trademark litigation, and asset analysis. Before law, Sherif managed large-scale construction projects at Turner Construction, focusing on environmental safety and minority workforce development.

Intellectual property · AI policy · Infrastructure regulation · Process management

Chief of staff

Claire Stapleton Byrnes

Strategic communications and operations leader helping mission-driven organizations.

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Claire serves as Chief of Staff at CAS Strategies, where she helps drive strategic initiatives, operational effectiveness, and organizational growth. Drawing on extensive experience in communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and executive leadership, she brings a unique ability to align vision with execution. As Founder and CEO of Claire Stapleton Collaborative Strategies, LLC, Claire has advised organizations across sectors on strategic planning, brand development, media relations, event management, and crisis communications.

Strategic communications · Marketing & brand strategy · Stakeholder engagement · Crisis communications · Executive leadership

Fellow

Kris Yun

Engineer and policy analyst working across research, technology, and innovation.

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Kris is an emerging security-focused engineer and policy analyst who weaves security into every fiber of the development process. She founded Locket Cybersecurity, Northwestern’s pro-bono cyber clinic, and leads WildHacks, the largest hackathon in the Chicagoland area. Outside of school, Kris has worked at Amazon, Kode with Klossy, and Shostack + Associates across software development and cyber analysis. Her background in security and social policy helps her translate common vulnerabilities into practical mitigations and executive-ready narratives.

Security engineering · Cyber policy · Research · Technical storytelling

Affiliated nonprofit

The Foundation Layer Institute

An independent nonprofit affiliated with CAS Strategies through shared work on research, education, and field-building. Foundation Layer builds the people, norms, market mechanisms, and institutional capacity needed to keep digital resilience and human agency at the center of technological change.

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