Navigate risk. Unlock innovation.
Lead with trust.
CAS Strategies is an advisory network operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, and innovation strategy.
We help leaders govern and deploy emerging technologies in ways that strengthen security, preserve human agency, and ensure accountability for outcomes as innovation scales.
Our perspective is shaped by experience across government, industry, and global technology ecosystems, including leadership roles at the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and major technology companies.
In an era where technological change is constant, organizations need more than technical expertise. They need strategic clarity, disciplined governance, and the ability to anticipate how emerging technologies will reshape markets, institutions, and risk itself.
Our Values in Action
Three principles shape every engagement.
Innovation
We adapt alongside rapid technological change, helping organizations anticipate emerging risks and seize new opportunities.
Connection
We bring together perspectives across government, industry, and civil society to inform decisions that operate in a globally connected technology ecosystem.
Proactivity
We move organizations from reactive response to strategic foresight, identifying risks and structural weaknesses early so leaders can avoid costly failures, reactive spending, and disruptive crises.
The Foundation Layer - CAS Strategies Impact Arm
As technology evolves, we are deeply invested in rethinking how our digital ecosystem operates and who it ultimately serves. Where CAS Strategies advises organizations on risk and technology, we seek to go deeper, to the foundations upon which these systems are built.
The Foundation Layer Institute, an independent nonprofit affiliated with CAS Strategies advances research, education, and community initiatives focused on digital resilience and human agency.
Through digital fluency initiatives, cross-sector convenings, and applied research, the Institute focuses on the technical, institutional, and societal infrastructure that shapes how digital power is created, distributed, and sustained over time. Not just what technology does today, but what it makes durable tomorrow.
“Adversaries live in the gaps between tools, teams, communities, and knowledge.”
—Camille Stewart Gloster
Meet Our Team.
CAS Strategies is built as a network of specialized experts rather than a traditional consulting bench. Our team includes strategists, attorneys, technologists, and former senior leaders from industry and government who bring deep domain expertise to the challenges organizations face as emerging technologies reshape markets and institutions.
We operate through a decentralized model that allows us to assemble the right expertise for each engagement. Our advisors work within proven frameworks and strategic operating models that translate multidisciplinary insight into clear, actionable outcomes for our clients.
This structure keeps us nimble while ensuring every engagement benefits from coordinated strategy, battle-tested perspectives, and enterprise-grade rigor.
The result is a team designed for the realities of converged risk: multidisciplinary, experienced, and able to respond quickly where the stakes are highest.
Camille Stewart Gloster
FOUNDER & CEO
Advisor and strategist redefining how cybersecurity, emerging technology, and global policy drive innovation, resilience, and growth.
Camille brings extensive technical, strategic, and legal experience spanning all branches of government and the highest levels of corporate leadership. She has held senior roles at the major organizations including the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Google, Deloitte, and CrowdStrike, advising on issues ranging from AI governance and cybersecurity to privacy, intellectual property, and national security. A systems thinker and effective bridge between technical and policy communities, she excels at turning complexity into clarity and strategy into action.
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 delivers business value through convergence—bringing together technology, policy, and strategy to turn complexity into clarity, resilience, and measurable impact.
In September 2026, she will release a book on agentic AI governance, advancing practical frameworks for designing and governing autonomous AI systems at enterprise scale.
Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity | AI & Emerging Technology | Cyber Supply Chain Security | Resilience| Policy & Industry Strategy | Geopolitical Risk | Trust & Safety | Workforce Resilience | Product Security Strategy | Privacy
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Nueteki (Teki) Akuetteh, MBE
SENIOR ADVISOR
Foreign Policy and Social Impact Leader working at the intersection of Emerging Tech and Positive Societal Outcomes.
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.
Areas of Expertise: International Affairs | Geopolitical Risk | Emerging Tech | Social Impact | Strategic Partnerships | Global Development
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Dr. Newton Campbell, Jr.
SENIOR ADVISOR
Scientist and strategist advancing innovation, digital transformation, and cross-sector collaboration in science and technology policy.
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.
Areas of Expertise: AI & Emerging Technology | Science Policy | Space Innovation | Global Collaboration | Digital Transformation
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Bridget Chan, MPA
ADVISOR
Policy analyst bridging the gaps between strategy, research, and impact.
Bridget is an experienced policy analyst and research manager, skilled at translating research into influence. She was previously guiding 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.
Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity | Emerging Technology | Research Management | Strategic Planning | Monitoring and Evaluation
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Laura Cirillo Edwards
SENIOR ADVISOR
Story-driven strategist advancing public trust and collective resilience.
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.
Areas of Expertise: Public Affairs Strategy | Stakeholder Engagement | Crisis & Risk Communications | Narrative & Campaign Development
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Jassum Gloster, MBA
SENIOR ADVISOR
Strategist driving digital transformation, AI innovation, and go-to-market growth
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.
Areas of Expertise: Digital Transformation | Go-to-Market Strategy | Business Strategy & Growth | AI Innovation | Change Management | Sales
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Laura Kupe
SENIOR ADVISOR
National security professional and strategist bridging policy, national security, and social impact across borders.
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 navigate complex security environments, assess geopolitical risk, and translate policy into actionable strategy that strengthens resilience, trust, and sustainable impact.
Areas of Expertise: National Security | Policy Analysis | Geopolitical Risk | Supply Chain Resilience & Critical Minerals | Social Impact
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Seeyew Mo
SENIOR ADVISOR
Cybersecurity and national security strategist advancing technology, talent, and resilience across sectors.
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 and held leadership roles in the private sector focused on AI, cybersecurity, and workforce development.
Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity Strategy | AI & Workforce Policy | National Security | Public-Private Partnerships | Emerging Technology
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Victoria Nguyen
SENIOR ADVISOR
Change agent at the intersection of national security, technology innovation, and operational strategy.
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 works as a systems thinker, connecting technology innovation, operations, and policy through a resilience and security lens to help organizations build what holds, navigate complexity, and turn risk into competitive advantage.
Areas of Expertise: National Security | Cybersecurity Resilience | Technology Innovation | Venture & Investment Operations | Data & Analytics | AI Strategy
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Pinal Shah, Esq.
SENIOR ADVISOR
Policy leader shaping the future of digital safety and responsible innovation
Pinal brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of technology, trust & safety, and responsible innovation. She has led efforts to embed safety and privacy principles into product design at Robinhood and DoubleVerify, and to build trust & safety frameworks at Lyft and AWS, where she served as Global Head of Policy for Trust & Safety. A former political appointee at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pinal advised senior officials on emerging technology risks and international R&D partnerships. At CAS Strategies, she draws on her global perspective and multilingual background—English, Gujarati, Spanish, and Italian—to bridge innovation, governance, and human impact.
Areas of Expertise: Trust & Safety | Responsible Innovation | Threat Modeling | Policy Analysis | Crafting Narratives | User-Centric Design
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Lauren Zabierek
SENIOR ADVISOR
Dedicated to building a safer, more secure future
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.
Areas of Expertise: National Security | Cybersecurity | Secure by Design | Intelligence | Strategy | Policy
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Mia Cooper
OPERATIONS & MARKETING
Social Media Marketing and Operations Creative turning social media overwhelm into clarity, confidence, and consistent growth.
Mia Cooper 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, Mia combines creativity and systems thinking to design organic social media strategies that drive visibility, engagement, and results. As a former educator, she empowers clients to show up confidently, build authority, and translate their expertise into sustainable online growth. Her work supports CAS’s mission of amplifying leadership and thought partnerships through purposeful communication, and storytelling while implementing organized systems, streamlined processes, and strategic efforts to maximize efficiency and impact.
Areas of Expertise: Social Media Marketing & Content Strategy | Personal & Brand Visibility | Leadership Positioning | Operational Efficiency
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Sherif N. Owusu
TECH FELLOW, CYBER LAW & POLICY
Bridging law, technology, and infrastructure to advance industries.
Sherif N. Owusu is a legal strategist with a multidisciplinary background spanning intellectual property, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. Sherif’s 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.
Areas of Expertise: Intellectual Property | AI Policy | Infrastructure Regulation | Process Management.
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Emily Smith Pirrello
CHIEF OF STAFF
Organizational Strategy & Change Management Expert
Emily Smith Pirrello is a non-profit executive and management consultant. Most notably, Emily helped build the global health partnership, Family Planning 2020, at the United Nations Foundation and was named its first chief of staff. Following additional non-profit roles, she transitioned to the private sector, working for Deloitte Consulting in M&A before joining the executive leadership team at the Sundance Institute, host of the esteemed Sundance Film Festival, where she led the search for the new festival location and development of its new strategic plan.Emily's experiences are built on a foundation of educational excellence, graduating with Highest Distinction (Summa Cum Laude) with a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, a Master of Science from The University of Georgia, a Certification from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and a Leadership Certificate from Northwestern University.
Areas of Expertise: Strategy| Structure & Operations| Communications| Team Leadership
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Kris Yun
ADVISOR INTERN
Engineer and policy analyst, intersecting research, technology, and innovation to drive impact.
Kris Yun 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. Kris’s background in security and social policy helps her translate common vulnerabilities into practical mitigations and executive-ready narratives. This blend of technical depth and strategic storytelling supports CAS Strategies’ mission to build resilient, trusted systems that scale.
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