The September 10 Symposium began with VOICES traditional Candlelighting Ceremony. 9/11 Community members, Mark O’Grady and Dominique Joseph simultaneously lit candles as passages were read by family members, survivors, and responders. VOICES Board Chair, Bonnie McNamara and Frank Fetchet welcomed attendees and provided poignant opening remarks.

Frank Fetchet - Vice President, VOICES

Bonnie McEneaney McNamara - Board Chair, VOICES

 

 

 

This panel discusses the 9/11 Commission, and highlights of Are We Safer Today? - a documentary chronicling the memories and observations of the 9/11 Commissioners on the largest investigation in US history that led to sweeping intelligence reforms. The conversation includes Governor Thomas Kean, Chair of the 9/11 Commission, and other key stakeholders as they reflect on our Nation’s progress towards implementing their recommendations and commemorate twenty years since their formation.

Thomas H Kean – Former Governor of NJ, Chairman of 9/11 Commission

Philip Zelikow – White Burkett Miller Professor of History, University of VA

Barbara A. Grewe – Senior Principal, International Strategy & Policy, MITRE

Robert Massie – Senior Principal, International Strategy & Policy, MITRE

Mary Fetchet – Founding Director, Voices Center for Resilience

 

 

 

Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security addresses VOICES Symposium audience about the status of our Nation’s security in 2022.

Alejandro Mayorkas – Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

 

 

 

Leadership is critical in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this session panelists share lessons learned in the aftermath of the shootings in Newtown, Las Vegas and other tragedies. The discussion provides today’s leaders with important considerations to help prepare them to face new challenges.

Heather Cartwright (Moderator) – Director, DOJ/OVT (Ret.)

Colonel Dan Stebbins – Colonel Connecticut State Police (Ret.)

Dean Haydon – Senior Coordinator, UK Counter Terrorism Policing (Ret.)

Kevin McMahill – Incoming Clark County Sheriff, LVMPD Undersheriff

 

 

 

Victims’ advocates share their personal and professional experience in responding to the needs of those impacted by tragedy, in the US and abroad. Panelists highlight lessons learned in supporting victims’ families, survivors, responders and the community-at-large.

Sue O’Sullivan (Moderator) – INVICTM, Chair

An Verelst – Psychosocial Manager, Belgian Public Health

Pauline Okroglic – Legal Officer, VSE Affairs, France Victimes

Mary Fetchet – Founding Director, Voices Center for Resilience

 

 

 

Panelists discuss Operation Kenova, an investigation into alleged states' agents in Northern Ireland. From the onset, the leadership established a framework that integrated a victim centered approach in all aspects of the investigation, setting best practices for legacy investigations.

John Parkinson (Moderator) – Former UK Chief of Police

Jon Boutcher – Operation Kenova, Lead

Maria McDonald – INVICTM, Founding Member

 

 

 

Key experts provide an overview of the current threat environment. Panelists highlight the importance of establishing public-private partnerships to ensure collaboration and an effective response and more.

Rich Esposito (Moderator) – New York Police Department ex NBC

Rebecca Weiner – Assistant Commissioner for Intelligence Bureau, NYPD

Dr. Sajjan Gohel – International Security Director, Asia-Pacific Foundation

Rich Stanek – Co-Founder, Public Safety Strategies Group, LLC.

 

 

 

John Miller (Keynote) – NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence & CT (Ret.)

John Miller, Former Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence for the New York Police Department, provides keynote remarks on Building Trust During Turbulent Times. John’s decades of experience with investigations into potential terrorist activity, the collection of detailed intelligence, and the development of complex and effective strategies prior to potential terrorist attacks, lays the groundwork for the September 9 program.

 

Vincent Talucci – Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, International Association of Chiefs of Police