Lieutenant General Stephen R. Lanza retired from the U.S. Army as the Commanding General of I Corps, a globally responsive and regionally aligned force that supports the Pacific region, and Senior Mission Commander for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington. During…
After graduating from Allegheny College he was commissioned in 1980, received his wings in 1982, and was selected to fly the AV-8A Harrier. He served in VMA-231 deployed aboard the USS Inchon and served as an instructor in VMAT-203, as…
LTG Karen Gibson is a 2022 JINSA Generals and Admirals Program participant. LTG Gibson previously served as Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate. LTG Gibson has performed in numerous intelligence and cyberspace operations roles, culminating her military service…
Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr. participated in our 2021 General and Admirals Program and is a member of our Gaza Assessment Policy Project. Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr. retired from the U.S. Army November 2020 after over 36 years…
Matthew Kenney is Vice President for Government Affairs at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). Matthew brings more than 15 years of legislative advocacy and communications experience to his role at JINSA, having previously served in both…
Ambassador Ron Dermer is a Distinguished Fellow at JINSA. From 2013 to 2021, Amb. Dermer served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States and was widely seen as one of the most consequential ambassadors ever in that role, as well…
Earl G. Matthews is a decorated military veteran who served in key defense and intelligence positions at the highest levels of government. Matthews brings to JINSA a distinguished record of service within the White House, the Department of Defense and…
Blaise Misztal is the Vice President for Policy at JINSA. His research interests include Iran and its nuclear program, U.S.-Turkey relations, countering extremism, and strategic competition. Most recently, Blaise was a Fellow at the Hudson Institute. Prior to that, he…
Lt Gen J. Kevin McLaughlin, USAF (ret.) has over 35 years of experience in the space and cyberspace business with a focus on creating and leading large-scale, innovative, global organizations, and with unique strengths in operations, strategic planning, policy development,…
Frank Gorenc retired from the United States Air Force at the rank of General after 37 years of active duty service. He held a variety of demanding command and staff positions culminating as the Commander of US Air Forces Europe,…