<strong>Jon Iadonisi, Ex-Navy Seal</strong> <br />

Jon Iadonisi is the founder of White Canvas Group- a company that specializes in cultivating alternative and disruptive strategies. He has spent the past twenty years creating and applying new perspectives and strategies derived from leveraging computing technologies with scholarship. His diversified expertise and unique operational background has afforded him the opportunity to develop new capabilities within the US National Security arena. Prior to joining the private sector, Jon served as a Navy SEAL where he designed, planned and lead various combat operations creating new capabilities within the Special Operations Community and Central Intelligence Agency. He is a combat wounded and decorated veteran who earned a B.S. in Computer Science from the US Naval Academy, and M.S. in Homeland Security from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and guest lectures at San Diego State University and Georgetown Law School. He enjoys reading, music, the outdoors, and wine. He is an academic and athletic all American and participated in the 2000 Olympic Rifle team trials.