NSIN Vector Class of 2024

Julia is a Senior Associate at Decisive Point, focused on venture investment, due diligence, and market research. She is an active supporter and organizer of the annual Reagan National Defense Forum. Julia began her career in the financial services industry as a summer analyst at Credit Suisse in the technology investment banking division and at AIG Asset Management. Julia graduated from the University of Southern California where she was a Presidential Scholar and Marshall Associates Endowed Scholar. She earned a BS in Business Administration and a BA in Intelligence & Cyber Operations.

Caroline is an NSIN Program Manager. Over her four years with NSIN, she has held a number of different positions within the organization. She was one of the founding members of NSIN’s Data Cell, spearheading organization-wide implementation and training. She transferred into the Venture Portfolio as a Program Manager in August 2022, leading NSIN’s first Prize Challenge competitions. She earned a BA with Distinction in Global Security and Justice from the University of Virginia. She is based in New York City.

Laura is a Senior Associate at Decisive Point, overseeing operations within our Accelerator programs and Advisory service. With a BA Honors in Contemporary Dance from Northumbria University, England, Laura founded Novelle Events Specialists, a venture focused on delivering educational dance performances across schools and venues in England's North East. Relocating to New York in 2009, she gained diverse experience in multiple law firms, residential and commercial property management before entering into the world of Venture.

Ryan leads business operations and strategy for the advisory portfolio at Decisive Point. Previously, Ryan led programming at Techstars where she advised early-stage defense and space technology companies. Ryan served in the U.S. Navy for nine years as a Surface Warfare Officer deployed aboard warships and later as a Public Affairs Officer in the Pentagon. Ryan earned an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, and holds a BA in Communication from Villanova University.

Eric leads Decisive Point’s advisory practice, providing bespoke services to startups, government, and investors. Previously, Eric worked for 10-years as a Government Contracting Officer (KO) for the Navy’s major weapons systems and supported the Office of the Secretary of Defense, creating policy and establishing streamlined acquisition authorities. Eric received his BBA from Emory University and his MBA from the University of Maryland.