* Executive: extensive service in Senior Executive Management, Government Relations, Business Development, Marketing/Sales, Branding, Digital Engagement & Communications, and as a Technology Evangelist. LI profile is top 1% of all views worldwide * Thought Leader - Writer/Speaker - media and social media Influencer: "Thought Leadership"​ expertise areas include homeland security, cyber security, defense, foreign affairs, CBRNE, IT, R & D, science & technology, public/private partnerships, government relations, innovation. Writer/speaker; published in FORBES, Huffington Post, InformationWeek, MIT Sloan Blog, Federal Times, Government Security News, Cygnus Security Media, Homeland Security Today, The Hill, Biometric Update,and Government Executive. Columnist and Featured Contributor; Bizcatalyst360, Blogger for Computerworld Magazine "Government Tech Viewpoint"​ * Presidential Appointments: received Presidential Appointments to serve in executive roles from two Presidents of the United States. * DHS: Helped "stand up" Office of Legislative Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security and served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs at the Science & Technology Directorate. Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Technology Partner Network * Congress: Served as Senior Legislative Staff (defense, foreign affairs, security, tech, business) to the late Senator Arlen Specter at U.S. Senate. * Academia: Former Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University (SAIS). * Boards: Serve on the Board of Directors of public company, Ecrypt, For the non-profit Franklin Foundation for Innovation, Safe America Foundation, and the Governance Committee of the IJIS Institute. * Social media expertise: 20,000 plus endorsements and 31,000 First degree connections, Co-leader of two of the most prominent Homeland Security Groups on LinkedIn and manage several other business, tech related LI groups. * Honorary Member -- Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square

Vice President of Government Relations & Marketing @ I lead the Federal and State & Local Government relations activities for Sutherland Government Solutions. Also, l am responsible for the Marketing portfolio (Media, Events, PR, Digital Outreach, Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnering, Branding) for the Federal and State & Local markets. I am also involved in scouting mergers & acquisitions (M & A) opportunities for the federal business. Overview Sutherland Federal Services (SGS) - http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/industries_gov.aspx Sutherland Global Services’ long and successful history in business process outsourcing (BPO). SGS is an ideal partner for public sector organizations looking to enhance constituent experience and make smart, strategic investments. SGS is a global provider of business process and technology management services offering an integrated portfolio of analytics-driven back-office and customer facing solutions that support the entire customer lifecycle With SGS handling business processes, government clients can focus on their missions and their constituents. SGS offers integrated BPO, using technology-enabled services to merge front- and back-office business functions. The result is a less costly, more efficient and citizen-centric operation. SGS Advantages We deploy rapidly, either on-site at the client’s government facility or off-site at a secure facility. We offer multi-channel constituent relations via phone, email, online chat, and self-service. We provide a single point of contact for constituent relations, employee information and services. We employee well-trained professionals with highly specialized skills who incorporate rigorous controls and security standards into every BPO engagement. SGS's BPO Services for Public Sector Clients Constituent Relations – Contact Centers, help desk Finance and Mortgage Healthcare Human Capital/Resources Insurance Veterans Homeland Security Sutherland Government Solutions Email: Charles.brooks@sutherlandglobal.com From May 2015 to Present (6 months) Reston, VirginiaAdvisor, Technology Partner Network @ The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (www.gatesfoundation.org) believes that every life has equal value and this is at the core of our work at the foundation. Our approach to giving emphasizes partnership, innovation, risk, and most importantly, results. To help us embrace innovation and accelerate solutions, we have created the Technology Partner Network (TPN), an invite only group of vetted and trusted technology advisors. Our approach is to facilitate informal technology related discussions via a private social forum on Yammer, leveraging a diverse group of experts as collaborative advisors to help the foundation and our grantees tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Topics can range from simple precise one-off questions to more broad technology related topics regarding latest innovation, products, models and services from around the world. From June 2015 to Present (5 months) Washington, DCBoard Member @ Founded in 2008, this revolutionary non-profit organization seeks to protect American Innovation by improving the American educational system and promoting the sciences, mathematics, technology, and engineering disciplines both in the classroom and in the community. Following an intense period of internal development, the organization is poised to raise funds in support of its mission and to have an impact on what it calls “The Innovation Generation”. From November 2014 to Present (1 year) West Chester, PennsylvaniaBoard Member @ The Safe America FoundationTM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit chartered in 1994, with headquarters in suburban Atlanta. The Foundation partners with corporate, governmental, public and private sector organizations, and other nonprofits to save lives by emphasizing safety education and emergency preparedness. Other key goals include helping returning Veterans transition safely to civilian life and teaching safe driving techniques. From September 2014 to Present (1 year 2 months) Marietta, GAGovernance Board Member @ The IJIS Institute is unique. We are the only national organization that brings together industry and government in an effort to improve national security and promote effective information sharing and safeguarding across all levels of the justice, public safety, and homeland security communities. http://www.ijis.org/ From July 2013 to Present (2 years 4 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaBoard of Advisors @ I have joined the Board of Advisors of CyberTECH The CyberTECH mission is to stimulate innovation and advance the adoption of cyber and Internet of Things technologies for the economic and social benefit of the nation. We accomplish this through a series of programs and leadership opportunities. Our membership includes business and financial leaders, academic and research institutions, government and non-profit organizations. less http://lnkd.in/bP9ABtc From December 2014 to Present (11 months) Greater San Diego AreaMember Board of Directors @ About Ecrypt Technologies Ecrypt Technologies, Inc. is a high technology security solutions portfolio provider that assists corporate entities, governments and individuals to protect their organizations against both physical and cyber-attacks through its offering of the most technically-advanced, cost-effective and reliable software, tools and systems. For more information, visit http://ecryptinc.com From March 2015 to Present (8 months) Austin, TXAdvisory Board Member @ Cardinal Point Strategies is a strategic advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping the private and public sectors navigate complex risks, identify practical solutions and manage their implementation. Through each of our six practice areas, we offer unmatched access to real-world executive and government experience. Our principals are some of the nation’s foremost experts in counter terrorism, cyber security, crisis and risk management, foreign policy and legislative affairs, new business development and M&A expertise – with distinguished experience as senior advisors to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, National Security Agency and internationally respected NGOs. From February 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) Hamilton, NJDirector, Strategy & Partnering @ InZero Systems (“InZero”) is a privately owned Herndon, Virginia, (US) research and development firm dedicated to embedded computer security solutions. It has created “WorkPlay Technology” for mobile devices (tablets and smartphones). This technology provides multiple hardware-separated operating systems (“OS’s”) in a single mobile device, with instant switching between each OS. This is the equivalent of having two mobile devices in one that are truly independent of each other. Even more hardware-separated OS’s can be created in a single device. From January 2010 to Present (5 years 10 months) Herndon, VirginiaVice Chairman @ CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technologies Committee Announces Leadership Charles “Chuck” Brooks, Vice President for Government Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services, will assume the role of Committee Vice Chair. Chuck leads Federal and State & Local Government relations activities. He is also responsible for the Marketing portfolio (Media, PR, Digital Outreach, Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnering, Branding) for the Federal and State & Local markets. He is also assisting in finding prospects for M & A in the Federal space. Chuck has extensive service in Senior Executive Management, Marketing, Government Relations, and Business Development and worked in those capacities for three large public corporations. In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology Directorate. He also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues. In academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught graduate level students about homeland security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The Hague. Chuck is widely published on the subjects of innovation, public/private partnerships, emerging technologies, and issues of homeland security and cybersecurity. From July 2015 to Present (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaVice President & Client Executive for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) @ Chuck Brooks, Client Executive and Thought Leader, Xerox Federal Solutions Xerox have helped businesses simplify the way work gets done. Xerox is the world’s largest enterprise for business process and document management) helping people be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. More than 140,000 Xerox employees serve clients in 160 countries, providing business services, hardware and software for commercial and government organizations. Xerox annual sales are over $22 billion. Xerox has 10,700+ patents. * Areas of focus: business development/sales, thought leadership corporate branding/marketing, strategic partnering/alliances,customer & relationship management, business strategy, social media. * Helped win two new "logo accounts": (DHS/CIS and DHS/TSA) during first year aboard * Chuck Brooks Xerox Thought Leadership Blog: http://government.blogs.xerox.com/author/chuckbrooks/#.U_jJ6zog_ug * PMA VIII: nominated & attended Xerox Program Management Academy. The PMA curriculum covered topics – Growth, Delivery, Innovation, Personnel, Finance, Operations – via lectures, case studies, discussion and exercises Xerox Practice Areas: Customer Care Solutions Call Center and Help Desk Document Management Solutions Healthcare Solutions IT Solutions Transaction Processing Solutions Data & Predictive Analytics BPO Cybersecurity Digital Transformation Xerox Federal Solutions Thought Leader (writing/speaking) activities on: Social Media, Media, and Events & Conferences: Expertise areas include: homeland security, cyber security, intelligence, defense, foreign affairs, IT, R & D, science & technology, political risk, strategic partnering, business development/sales, government relations, legislative/budget processes, thought leadership, innovation, and social media. (Huffington Post, Forbes, Government Security News, Federal Times, The Hill, Cygnus Security Media, Bizcatalyst360, Government Executive, MIT Sloan Blog, Homeland Security Today) From October 2012 to June 2015 (2 years 9 months) Fairfax, VirginiaVice President R & D @ Rapiscan Systems Inc. Vice President, R & D (Federal Marketing and Sales) Served in senior management role Rapiscan Systems Inc. The company’s products are used to inspect baggage, cargo, vehicles, and other objects for weapons, explosives, drugs, and other contraband and to screen people. These products are also used in the verification of cargo manifests for the purpose of assessing duties, and monitoring the export and import of controlled material. • Led the effort to grow Rapiscan’s share of Government funded development contracts. • Coordinated R & D revenue relationships in DHS, DOD, DOE and the EU. • Managed senior team of scientists and work closely with Advisory Board to develop strategy and marketing campaigns. * Coordinated annual Business Plan/Strategy Development. * Facilitated strategic partnerships and advise on potential technology and corporate acquisitions. From October 2010 to October 2012 (2 years 1 month) Senior Director, Strategic Partnering, Business Development & Marketing & Government Relations @ Served in executive management role for private Information Technology, Project Management, and Services company with 14,000 employees founded in 1964. * Sourced and coordinated teaming relationships, alliances, and marketing outreach for business development across verticals and sectors. * Directed all government relations for federal and state & local efforts. Oversaw lobbying firms. * Coordinated U.S. Keane Public Sector and Keane India efforts to target and bring teaming opportunities for the India defense & homeland security market. * Helped evaluate companies & technologies for potential acquisition. * Awarded Performance bonus, March 2010 From May 2009 to November 2010 (1 year 7 months) Vice President @ Served as SRA’s senior corporate executive reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for maintaining effective relations between the company and the U.S. government. SRA is a public $1.5 Billion company with 6,700 employees. Responsibilities included: * Facilitating governmental relationships and communications strategies for CEO and sector (National Security, Civil, and Global Health) senior management. * Establishing outreach strategies to Federal agencies in coordination with business development executives that will enhance marketing opportunities. Developing and leading proactive development of plans, objectives, policies and strategies. Coordinate state, local, and international outreach. * Directing and coordinating candidate assessments and contributions for the company PAC. * Promoting public affairs profile and SRA message. * Writing and editing weekly legislative analysis publication for CEO and executive staff. * Awarded Stock Performance Bonus, Feberuary, 2009 From August 2007 to June 2009 (1 year 11 months) Director of Legislative Affairs @ Served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs. Directorate has a budget of $1.6 billion and serves as the research and development arm of the DHS, utilizing our nation’s scientific and technological resources. Helped to stand up the first office of Legislative Affairs at DHS. * Coordinated all Capitol Hill activities for the Directorate, including budget, authorization and appropriations process, hearings, briefings, constituent issues, and legislative initiative. Facilitated relations for S & T Under Secretary, and leadership in the Directorate with both Democratic and Republican staff on jurisdictional committees and Congressional offices. *Issue areas included: cyber security, biological/chem warfare, interoperability/communications, University Centers of Excellence, development counter-terrorism technologies. Helped facilitate legislation and funding for the Domestic Nuclear Detection office (DNDO) on the Hill. *Held Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance *Received Highest Performance Review for every year at DHS From October 2003 to August 2007 (3 years 11 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaAdjunct Faculty @ Designed course syllabus and taught graduate level University course at SAIS on "Congress and Homeland Security". Taught during the 2006 and 2007 school years and received high ratings in post-course student evaluations. From 2006 to 2007 (1 year) Washington D.C. Metro AreaPresident @ * Developed public government relations and public affairs strategies for clients interested in Congress, federal government, and international business. Clients included law firms and major corporations. Served as Washington Representative for Brightpoint Inc. a Fortune 500 company providing integration and supply chain managment in the cellular industry. * Helped start-up technology companies formulate business plans and secure investment banking funding for operations and commercialization projects. Worked closely with investment banking and venture firms to secure early stage funding for clients.of Internet startup. Assisted in securing funding for Vinciv Inc. a company focused on developing a network appliance providing assured access to cross domain data and applications. Company grew from 5 to 18 employees based on initial investment round of approximately $3M (institutional and angel investment). * Served as Execuutive Director of NatPAC, a political action committee founded by the Chairman of ICM (International Creative Management). website: http://www.brooksconsultinginternational.com/index.html From 1994 to 2003 (9 years) Senior Legislative Aide @ * Covered issues relating to business, national security, foreign affairs, nonproliferation, defense, science and technology, and international trade and finance issues. * Drafted legislation and policy papers and represented Senator at constituent meetings. * Served on Pentagon Strategic Defense Initiative Legislative Staff Working Group. * Concurrently served as Direct Mail and PAC coordinator for Citizens for Arlen Specter. Drafted targeted direct-mail pieces and coordinated production efforts. From 1988 to 1994 (6 years) Assistant to the Director @ Appointed by President Reagan. Served as a direct-report to the Director of the agency. Coordinated interagency relations (the Hill and Executive branches) and outreach in domestic and international public affairs. Served as the editor for an internal agency publication, The VOA Transmitter. From 1986 to 1988 (2 years)

M.A., foreign affairs, international finance, international law, international relations, Passed Spanish Language graduate level proficency exam @ University of Chicago From 1980 to 1981 B.A., Political Science @ DePauw University From 1975 to 1979 Adjunct Faculty, Homeland Security Graduate MA and Certificate Programs @ The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) From 2005 to 2007 certficate, International Law @ Hague Academy of International Law From 1980 to 1980 Certificate Course, graduate-level certificate course on case studies in bio-terrorism @ Georgetown University Medical School From 2006 to 2006 Chuck Brooks is skilled in: Executive Management, Strategic Partnerships, Homeland Security, Strategy, Government, International Relations, National Security, Public Policy, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies, Social Media Marketing, Cyber Security, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Federal Government, Defense, Business Strategy, Social Media, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, DHS, Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Foreign Policy, Marketing Communications, Teaching Experience, Media Relations, Diplomacy, Digital Media, Technology Evaluation, Congress, Science, Investment Banking, Government Relations, Political Risk Analysis, Research, Creative Strategy, Foreign Relations, Advocacy, Defense Industry, Politics, Strategic Advisory, External Relations, Government Affairs, Legislative, Non-profits, Political Science, Crisis Communications, Cyber-security