Nate Ecelbarger is a Marine Corps Veteran, innovative nonprofit executive, and social entrepreneur dedicated to national security, education, and community impact. As President of the USNDA, he leads efforts to advance drone and counter-drone technologies for the public good. He co-founded Freedom Learning Group, creating thousands of jobs for military spouses, and continues to serve as an advisor to mission-driven ventures. Nate’s work bridges defense, technology, and social equity, driven by a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and meaningful change.

Alex Martin is the CEO of Clearspeed, a leader in voice-based risk assessment technology trusted by global organizations to enhance security and accelerate trust. A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve with over 20 years of service, Alex has held leadership roles in reconnaissance, special operations, and national defense innovation. He also serves on the boards of the Marines' Memorial Association and Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. With a background that spans technology, military service, and international development, Alex brings a mission-driven approach to solving complex global challenges.

Jake Harriman, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Force Recon Marine Platoon Commander, served in Iraq and recognized that eradicating extreme poverty in fragile areas is crucial to combating terrorism. To address this national security gap, he enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and founded Nuru International, an organization that today has impacted over 350,000 people. Jake currently leads More Perfect Union, a veteran-led organization that seeks to unite Americans across the political divide through service, civics and social connection. His accolades include honors from the White House, the Dalai Lama and Goldman Sachs.

Marcus Rossi is the Co-Founder and CEO of a stealth AI startup focused on extending the range and life of autonomous systems through advanced machine learning, with a proven track record in defense innovation, strategic growth, and startup acceleration. A former Marine Corps Officer with over two decades of leadership experience, he has led high-impact initiatives in national security, emerging tech, and autonomous systems across the private and public sectors.

Mina Harriman, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, brings deep expertise in geospatial intelligence, predictive analytics, and emerging technologies. She leads cross-sector initiatives with the Department of Defense, Congress, and industry to advance drone innovation and strengthen national security.