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Rachel Wilson spent the first 15 years of her career at the National Security Agency (NSA). Over the course of her NSA career, she held several key senior executive level leadership positions. Between 2008 and 2010, she ran NSA’s counterterrorism operations and led a global enterprise in detecting and disrupting terrorist plotting against the United States and its allies. Between 2010 and 2012, Rachel served as NSA’s Chief of Operations in the UK working out of the US Embassy in London. In this role, she worked with UK intelligence services to counter terrorist and cyber threats to the 2012 Olympics. Returning to the US in 2012, Rachel spent nearly five years leading NSA’s cyber exploitation operations within NSA’s Tailored Access Operations. In this capacity, she led the planning and execution of thousands of cyber exploitation operations against a wide array of foreign intelligence, military, and cyber targets and served as the committing official for many of NSA’s highest risk and most important intelligence-gathering activities.
In April of 2017, Rachel became the first Head of Cybersecurity for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Investment Technology. She is responsible for protecting the cybersecurity of Wealth Management and Investment Management systems and the integrity and confidentiality of Firm and client data. She advises on cybersecurity issues ranging from secure code development standards, secure network architecture, vendor relationships, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) detection, and mobile security. Rachel leads Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Field and Client education and communication on cyber risk, threats, and mitigations. She and her team drive innovation for new cybersecurity and authentication technology.
In her private capacity, Rachel advises individuals, corporations and institutions on cybersecurity best practices and strategies and she is a leading thinker on protecting children and teenagers from cyber threats. Rachel is a sought after speaker for technology and financial sector forums and has recently presented at the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) 401k Annual Summit, the Portfolio Management Institute (PMI) Annual Conference, the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC) Annual Conference, the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals Annual Conference, and the Barron’s Top Women Advisors Summit. Rachel holds a BA from Wellesley College and an MA from the University of Chicago. Rachel and her husband live in New York City with their two children.
20 years ago few people could have imagined that data would be the world’s biggest resource and tech companies would take the place of big retail, oil and banks as the most valuable companies.
With that, we know that connectedness
is no longer optional. Our world is contingent on the infrastructure of the Internet, connected devices, machine learning and new ways of connecting humanity for the good of the world.
Today, opportunities are abundant and the ability
to anticipate what is coming is becoming of utmost importance. Nikolas will show you how to shift your mindset from what is to what if... and see the cultural shifts, signals and innovative thinking that will change our technological world over the
next 10, and 20+ years.
Nikolas Badminton is the Chief Futurist and Think Tank leader at futurist.com and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA). This world-renowned futurist speaker, consultant, author, media producer, and executive advisor has spoken to and worked with the more than 300 of the world’s most impactful organizations and governments. Nikolas helps shape the visions that form these organizations, trillion-dollar companies, progressive governments, and 200-plus billion-dollar investment funds. A member of The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), Nickolas has awoken curiosity and created incredible futures for companies including NASA, Google, Microsoft, the United Nations, the United Way, Bayer, Corteva, Bank of Canada, American Express, ISACA, AT&T, Thales International, Rolls Royce, Heineken, Procter & Gamble, the Government of Canada, the UK Home Office, the Government of Cayman Islands, IDEO, and many more.
Nikolas has been a mainstay
in the media for the past decade talking about our futures. He was an advisor
to the “Age of AI” series with American actor, Robert Downey Jr., and appears
in two upcoming series: “The Secrets of Big Data” and “Deadly Science.” In addition, he appears
regularly on Sirius XM, and on CTV’s “Future Friday” talking about future
trends. Nikolas’ essential research has also been featured by the BBC, VICE,
The Atlantic, Fast Company, Techcrunch, Business Insider, Huffington Post,
Forbes, Sputnik, Venturebeat, and Global News.
In February 2023, Nicholas’
new book, “Facing Our Futures” will be released, providing executives and
organizations with the foundations for future design and the tools to imagine
new futures, create bolder visions, anticipate unforeseen risks, and strengthen
strategic planning. Nikolas’ thinking can also be seen in the opening chapter
of “The Future Starts Now: Expert Insights into the Future of Business,
Technology and Society,” featuring contributions from an international array of
futurists.
Kim Becking is an engaging, high-energy, fun and impactful motivational keynote speaker, change and leadership expert and award-winning author who helps others conquer change, boost resilience, accelerate success and achieve more in their business, life
and relationships no matter what life throws at them.
Kim knows a thing or two about change and challenges through her own experiences in business and life. As an attorney, serial entrepreneur running two successful businesses for over two decades, communications strategist and “recovering” political
consultant, Kim has conquered the ever-changing tough worlds of business, government, and politics. She’s also conquered breast cancer.
Kim has boosted communication, consensus building, advocacy and legislative capabilities for Fortune 500 companies, associations, state and local governments and non-profit organizations, helping them accelerate their success. She’s proud of her
work coaching CEO’s, top level leadership and elected officials on how to lead with more impact and influence. Kim provides practical tools and strategies to effectively manage change and deal with difficult people, tough conversations, and
hard issues.
Using humor and vulnerability, Kim has the ability to connect with her audiences at a deeper level. Her authentic, engaging, humorous and empowering messages of extraordinary resilience, conquering change and creating success regardless of your circumstances
have made her a favorite among her audiences.
Kim doesn’t want you to just bounce back after change and adversity – she wants you to develop a “Momentum Mindset” where you push past limited thinking, get unstuck, and use the change and adversity in life as the fuel needed to propel you forward – faster, further, stronger and better than ever before.
Kim has been featured in national media such as People, SELF, The New York Times, USA Today, Good Morning America and Lifetime Television for her expertise on resilience and thriving in the midst of change.
Kim graduated with honors from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and received her Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.
She is a member of the National Speakers Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, the Association of Talent Development and holds a Certificate of Public Participation from the International Association of Public Participation.
She is also on the board and serving as President of the Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge.
A best-selling, award-winning author, Kim recently launched her Momentum series of business success tip books with more than four books in development for 2021, focusing on change, resilience, leadership and communications.
Kim resides in Columbia,
Missouri with her blended family of five and travels throughout the United States and internationally for conferences, conventions and events.
More About Kim
Kim has been proud to provide on-the-ground communications support for various events and programs which included former Presidents, Ambassadors, National Cabinet Members, Governors, United States Senators, CEO’s and other dignitaries. She’s even been on Air Force One!