SPEAKER ROSTER
ATC TEAM
Michael Vaiani - Founder
Mike Vaiani is the founder of the NYC Anti-Terrorism Symposium is 2002. He is a (Ret.) Special Agent, USSS assigned to the New York Field Office located at #7 World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11. His life experiences to include a degree in nursing, uniform police officer and a special agent with DEA has helped him build relationships through out his career and understands the importance of it. During the events of 9/11, Mike realized relationships established could form a networking opportunity through training for not only law enforcement, first responders, military and private sector. This mixing of dynamic individuals from the various sectors along with an expertise of speakers makes the Symposium a truly unique experience. Mikes love for the military comes from his dad's career in the Navy as a (Ret.) Navy Chief.
Diane Barton - Administrative Coordinator
When you think of the ATC NYC Anti Terrorism Symposium, you can’t help but think of Diane. As the Symposium Coordinator since 2007, Diane has handled everything from flights to food to schedules and accommodations. Diane takes the stresses of managing many diverse requests & requirements, let alone dealing with many military and law enforcement divisions, & turns them into interesting, informative and fun events with a family like feel. Initially working with USSS Special Agent Mike Vaiani at Camp Smith in 2001, Diane became interested in learning about the Symposium. Soon, she enthusiastically volunteered to help.
Diane currently is Housing and Logistics Billeting Manager at Camp Smith Training Site for DMNA where she is responsible for the management, administration, & technical & professional direction of lodging operations as well as coordinating major activities for lodging projects & soldier training. Her work ensures measurable standards of service performance & accountability to ensure a uniform system that provides cost-effective service to all service members.
Diane and her husband Kevin love traveling & spending time with their large, boisterous family, especially their three grandkids and three grand fur babies who keep them on their toes!
Anthony Lacorozza - Managing Director
Anthony is a First Responder and in his 27th year of Law Enforcement. His law enforcement career began with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in 1997, where he served for three years in the Brooklyn South Patrol Borough. In April of 2000, Anthony joined the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and was assigned to the New York Field Office. In Anthony’s 24 years with the U.S. Secret Service, he has served in a multitude of roles to include: worked/created the U.S. Secret Service/NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force covering all forms of Financial Crimes, he served on the Presidential Protective Division during the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, and the Dignitary Protective Division which covers the UN General Assembly, Republican and Democratic Conventions, Papal Visits, and all major U.S. Secret Service Events. Currently, Anthony is an Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge (ATSAIC) in the New York Field Office and is the NYPD, FDNY, and Law Enforcement Liaison for all U.S. Secret Service related Protective visits and events within NYC.
Anthony also serves in many philanthropic roles within the Military, Law Enforcement and 1st Responder Community. He’s helped build and grow this Symposium for the 20+ years, he’s the Vice President of FLEAO-Chapter 1 (NYC area), the Vice President of the Italian American Police Society of NJ (IAPSNJ), the Federal Liaison for the National Law Enforcement Associates Foundation (NLEA) and serves on the Executive Board for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org). Anthony is a Board member of the AT Council.
OUR SPEAKERS
Clint Bruce - MC & Moderator for Panel Discussion
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Former Navy SEAL • Naval Academy Graduate • • College & professional football player • Entrepreneur
One of the most decorated athletes in Annapolis history, Clint was a 4 year letterman at middle linebacker, captain and MVP of the ’96 Aloha Bowl Championship team, and named to multiple all-star teams. He enjoyed opportunities with both the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints and was inducted into the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium Hall of Fame.
But Clint’s desire to serve was deep. He left the NFL to pursue becoming a Navy SEAL, successfully completing BUDS (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training) in 1998 with Class 217. Joining SEAL Team FIVE, Clint completed multiple deployments pre and post-911 directly involved in counter- terrorism and national security missions.
After leaving the Navy, Clint has founded multiple companies and one foundation. The companies - TRG, HoldFast, and Windij - bring the skills, scars, and stories from the ball-field and battlefield to the boardroom so leaders can protect, perform, and provide for those entrusted to them.
Carry the Load (now led by another Navy grad and Former SEAL - Stephen Holley) was founded to restore true meaning to Memorial Day and to celebrate the service and sacrifice of Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel and their families during the month of May.
Clint lives In Dallas with his dogs Chester & Nimitz, college sweetheart Aimee, and 3 daughters who do not care that he was a Navy SEAL and played in the NFL.
John Franchi - CEO of The Station Services LLC
John Franchi is a former senior executive of the Central Intelligence Agency, retiring after 29 years of distinguished service holding numerous high-level positions internationally and in Washington DC, as well as with the U.S. military and U.S. Department of State
His assignments took him throughout the Middle East and Africa, along with extensive experience in Europe. John is a fluent Arabist who developed an expertise in geopolitical and transnational issues related to the Middle East, Islam, transnational issues, counterterrorism, counterintelligence and cyber.
Throughout, John oversaw and led all facets of intelligence and operations, to include interfacing with the senior most levels of the U.S. and foreign governments, as well as the private sector. As such, he maintains deep and broad relationships across the business community and governments in the U.S., Middle East, Africa, Europe and parts of South America and Asia.
Since leaving the government John founded two strategic consulting firms – which support a diverse client base in the U.S., Middle East, Eastern and Western Europe, and across Africa. The firms provide a full range of advisory services, to include risk assessment/mitigation, deal sourcing, as well as relationship access and development services to domestic and international clientele. He is married and has three sons.
Ralph Goff
Topic of Discussion:
The legacy of 9/11 and the GWOT in Events Today
Mr. Goff is a 35-year veteran of the CIA where he was a 6-time Chief of Station with extensive service in Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia including several war zones. He served as Chief of Operations for Europe and Eurasia. Ralph also served as Chief of CIA’s National Resources Division, working extensively with “C Suite” level US private sector executives in the financial, banking and security sectors. Since his retirement in late 2023, Ralph has owned and operated his own independent consultancy in support of US national security objectives. Ralph has also kept busy as a public speaker, has been enlisted as an expert commentator with the Cipher Brief and has worked in support of veteran’s charitable organizations such as the Third Option Foundation. Awards include the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, Meritorious Presidential Rank Award and Director NSA’s Civilian Achievement Medal.
Duncan Baillie
Duncan, originally from South Africa, spent 25 years serving in the British Army, with 3 years of service in the Parachute Regiment and the following 22 years being spent in the Special Operations community with the 22 SAS. He retired as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class in 2021 with numerous campaign service medals, as well as a Long Service Good Conduct medal.
Since leaving the military, “Dunc” has founded and led multiple private consulting ventures, serving as a subject matter expert in the defense industry as well as a distributor for defense technology from the global market into the Department of Defense space. His companies also develop personalized Human Resource solutions for customers in austere environments or who face unique problem sets.
A lifelong sportsman and experienced diver, Duncan puts his talents to use in support of marine research and conservation initiatives in Florida and throughout the United States.
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