Guest Speaker: Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns
The Future of Foreign Policy
Saturday, June 9 · 9:30am
Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns is one of the country’s most articulate spokespeople on globalization and U.S. foreign policy, earning respect as a nonpartisan expert on public diplomacy and world affairs.
» Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
» Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and Greece
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Working Group Speaker:TBD
We’re exploring interesting options for our topic and speaker on Friday morning. We will share info as soon as we finalize this.
Spouse Program: Light Breakfast with Ron Owens

Friday, June 8 · 9:00am Grand Ballroom III
Hottest Trends: Fires, Drones, and…Hypnosis! On the Burning Edge
Don’t miss Firefighter, Arson Investigator, Drone Pilot, and Hypnotist Ron Owens at the Academy Spouse Program as he discusses fire investigating and the latest drone technology! You may also get a chance to be hypnotized!
As a Fire Inspector/Investigator for the Oceanside Fire Department since 2001, Ron’s job is to find the cause and origins of fires. His secondary expertise is that of a Certified Hypnotist where he conducts one-on-one and Comedy Hypnosis shows and demonstrations. Ron served in the United State Navy and is also a Private Pilot, Drone Pilot and member of:
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
- National Guild of Hypnotist
- Toastmaster International
In addition, he’s an Ordained Minister. His specialty…Keeping people safe and making people smile!