Dave Brown, Ph.D. currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA). With decades of experience leading collaborative research and development (R&D) ecosystems supporting U.S. national defense strategies, Brown is a trusted, well-connected leader in civilian and military communities nationwide. Brown’s network of strong relationships within U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, laboratories and industry has gained him national recognition for his transformative leadership in federal R&D initiatives and projects. Prior to the NSCC, he served as the Defense Program Development Director at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where, as an employee of Battelle Memorial Institute, he served in several senior leadership roles focused on supporting government affairs and laboratory strategy. Several key initiatives from these programs include; technology development and tech transfer, threat detection & risk deterrence, infrastructure sustainability & security, and countering cyberattacks. In addition to his experience, Brown also holds a doctorate degree in Microbiology (Immunology) from Ohio State University.