Jennifer Hesterman
Colonel, USAF (ret)
Dr. Hesterman is the principal investigator on a new project entitled "Soft Target-Specific Standards: Current Challenges and Future Implications" for the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a DHS Security Center of Excellence at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. This research addresses the absence of specific security standards for soft targets such as houses of worship, cultural properties, entertainment, sports and other public venues. While general security standards provide a foundational framework, the unique characteristics and vulnerabilities of these locations and events may call for context-specific measures for the most effective protection. While onsite, Dr. Hesterman will speak with conference attendees to gather information for this work. We are excited to support NCITE's research on this topic of importance to our faith-based community!
