New York Marriott Downtown | 85 West Street | New York City

Registration is open for VOICES 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium.

 

This year's program is presented in partnership with the Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM). The two-day event brings together distinguished professionals working in national security, law enforcement, victims’ services, mental health, compensation and investigations in the aftermath of 9/11, as well as international acts of mass violence.

 

 

New York Marriott Downtown | 85 West Street | New York City

Building upon LinCT-AA’s 2022 Better Together Conference, presenters will share their expertise based on firsthand experience, identify challenges, and propose solutions through public-private partnerships, in the US and abroad. The agenda includes presentations on global threats, legacy projects, victim-centered response, and leadership strategies. Learn more.

 

Mary Fetchet – VOICES, Executive Director, INVICTM, Founding Member

Sue O’Sullivan – INVICTM, Chair and LINCT-AA Executive Advisory Board

James Ramer – LinCT-AA, President

Welcome remarks by Mary Fetchet and representatives of our partner organizations, Sue O'Sullivan and James Ramer. Presentation of Colors by the New York Police Department Honor Guard.

John Miller – Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism, NYPD

We are pleased that John Miller, Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence for the New York Police Department (recently retired), will provide 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 day’s program.

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.

This panel brings together key experts who will provide an overview of the current threat environment. Panelists will highlight the importance of establishing public-private partnerships to ensure collaboration and an effective response.

John Parkinson (Moderator) – Former UK Chief of Police

Jon Boutcher – Operation Kenova, Lead

Maria McDonald – INVICTM, Founding Member

Panelists will 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.

Sue O’Sullivan (Moderator) – INVICTM, Chair

An Verelst – Psychosocial Manager, Belgian Public Health

Pauline Okroglic – Legal Officer, Victim Support and European Affairs, France Victimes

Mary Fetchet – Voices Center for Resilience, Executive Director, INVICTM Founding Member

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

Heather Cartwright (Moderator) – Director, DOJ/OVT, U.S. DOJ (Retired)

Colonel Dan Stebbins – Colonel Connecticut State Police (Retired)

Kevin McMahill – Incoming Clark County Sherriff, LVMPD Undersheriff (Ret.)

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

 

9/11 Commission Discussion and Highlights of the
Documentary, Are We Safer Today?

 

The conversation will include 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 as they commemorate twenty years since their formation. Learn more.

 

 

New York Marriott Downtown | 85 West Street | New York City

Support Beyond the 20th Anniversary features subject matter experts sharing their expertise and updates on topics for victims’ families, responders, survivors, professionals, organizations and agencies providing victims’ services.

 

A list of confirmed speakers includes: Joseph Cavalcante, Mark Desire, John Feal, August Flentje, Jason Graham, Robert Haefele, Jim Kreindler, Stefanie Langsam, Matt McCauley, Terry Strada, and more to come. Learn more.