• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2025

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Homeland Security & Intelligence, ‘26

• Host Institution: SES

Michael is a junior majoring in Homeland Security and Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with minors in Cybersecurity Application and Management, Cybersecurity Engineering, and Computer Science. Michael's academic pursuits are centered on equipping him with the technical and analytical skills necessary to address emerging global security challenges. Michael's future aspirations include leveraging Michael's gained knowledge to innovate in the fields of intelligence and cybersecurity, ensuring a safer and more resilient digital and physical environment.