Anthony Sampson, Phd (Usaf Retired) Email & Phone Number

Lanham, Md, Us

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

- Senior Cyber Professional, Mentor, and Advisor to University President: Senior Cyber Liaison for U.S. Air Force’s Intellectual and Leader-development Center, graduating 50K resident and 120K remote students each year; directly advised 6 colleges serving 1K students per year, linked cyber operators and University researchers- Established Relationships for USAF, CYBERCOM & DoD AI Resources: secured commitment for research sponsorship and engagement with students and faculty, and… Show more - Senior Cyber Professional, Mentor, and Advisor to University President: Senior Cyber Liaison for U.S. Air Force’s Intellectual and Leader-development Center, graduating 50K resident and 120K remote students each year; directly advised 6 colleges serving 1K students per year, linked cyber operators and University researchers- Established Relationships for USAF, CYBERCOM & DoD AI Resources: secured commitment for research sponsorship and engagement with students and faculty, and distinguished lecturers for Cyber & AI curriculum- Overhauled Cyber Curriculum: Developed and integrated a comprehensive cyber curriculum, significantly advancing technological education for 225 leaders, meeting HQ directives, improving mission readiness- Pioneered Innovative AI and Quantum Curriculum: Successfully developed and launched a cutting-edge AI & quantum curriculum, significantly enhancing the educational experience for over 240 senior leaders, ensuring compliance with HQ Pentagon mandates, and advancing the institution's technological education capabilities. Show less

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

- Led 110 college faculty, serving 400 top 10% U.S. & foreign military leaders: Directed 45 HR actions for faculty in M.A. degree program; advised or vetted 43 research papers/articles, upholding accreditation standards- Directed Faculty Development Program: Oversaw development pipeline consisting of a comprehensive 7-day onboarding, evaluation system & professional growth opportunities to foster a cohesive high-performing team - Streamlined HR Operations: Oversaw all hiring, promotions… Show more - Led 110 college faculty, serving 400 top 10% U.S. & foreign military leaders: Directed 45 HR actions for faculty in M.A. degree program; advised or vetted 43 research papers/articles, upholding accreditation standards- Directed Faculty Development Program: Oversaw development pipeline consisting of a comprehensive 7-day onboarding, evaluation system & professional growth opportunities to foster a cohesive high-performing team - Streamlined HR Operations: Oversaw all hiring, promotions and faculty contract renewals, ensuring optimal staffing levels, and a stable, highly qualified faculty consistent with educational excellence standards. Show less

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

- Oversaw logistics planning and execution for 70-person travel teams to compete in annual 3-day 13-sport athletic competition – demonstrated financial & resource management acumen by helping team to secure travel, lodging and meals at 30% of expected costs

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

- Directed $250K in international Travel Engagements: Led two teams consisting of 16 U.S. military leaders across Zambia, Angola and South Africa, and 20 foreign leaders across the U.S., for over 20 engagements on nation defense strategy and capability demos, strengthening U.S.-foreign relations and cultural understanding- Taught Leadership, Cyberspace, Airpower and Campaign Planning Courses: Taught senior leader courses, including lessons in AI, strategic communications, influence &… Show more - Directed $250K in international Travel Engagements: Led two teams consisting of 16 U.S. military leaders across Zambia, Angola and South Africa, and 20 foreign leaders across the U.S., for over 20 engagements on nation defense strategy and capability demos, strengthening U.S.-foreign relations and cultural understanding- Taught Leadership, Cyberspace, Airpower and Campaign Planning Courses: Taught senior leader courses, including lessons in AI, strategic communications, influence & negotiations, crisis leadership and innovative- Drove Innovative Research Initiatives: Served as research advisor on 9 Cyber projects and 11 Recruiting & Retention papers, exceeding standard research advisory workload, facilitating collaboration between students and client stakeholders in DoD to uncover practical solutions to two top priority national defense challenges Show less

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Cyber Education, Research and Outreach

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Managed Premier Athletics Program Operations: Directed operations for Division I FBS football program, coordinating six functions from logistics to medical of a 42-member staff for 230 athletes with $2.8M budget- Directed Crisis Management and Operational Continuity: Coordinated successful relocation, quarantine and COVID-19 protocols for 238 student-athletes, ensuring the continuity of operations and revenue generation, while achieving health and safety compliance, and maintaining the… Show more - Managed Premier Athletics Program Operations: Directed operations for Division I FBS football program, coordinating six functions from logistics to medical of a 42-member staff for 230 athletes with $2.8M budget- Directed Crisis Management and Operational Continuity: Coordinated successful relocation, quarantine and COVID-19 protocols for 238 student-athletes, ensuring the continuity of operations and revenue generation, while achieving health and safety compliance, and maintaining the program's integrity and performance Show less

Usaf Academy, Co

- Strategic Communications Leader: Served as the principal speechwriter for Athletics Executive Director, crafting messaging between the Department and external stakeholders to garner support for strategic initiatives- Launched USAFA Sport Alumni Club from Scratch: Recruited 2,100 members in 9 months, representing a 385% increase in alumni outreach and $87K/year in average fundraising potential, demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovative strategies for stakeholder engagement… Show more - Strategic Communications Leader: Served as the principal speechwriter for Athletics Executive Director, crafting messaging between the Department and external stakeholders to garner support for strategic initiatives- Launched USAFA Sport Alumni Club from Scratch: Recruited 2,100 members in 9 months, representing a 385% increase in alumni outreach and $87K/year in average fundraising potential, demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovative strategies for stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization and talent acquisition.- Directed High-Impact Strategic Planning Teams: Spearheaded College President-directed strategic planning team in 4-month strategy synchronization, crafting the new Vision & 5-yr goals, and aligning $61M Athletics program key performance indicators for daily operations, with the client-student needs and the College Vision- Developed Career Mentorship Program for 10,000 Alumni: Established exclusive all-sport gradaute mentorship program for the first time in department history, networking alumni with similar career interests, linking new graduates to senior leaders for profession growth – boosted membership by 20% in a 2-month span- Voting Member of the USAF Academy Hiring and Admissions Committees: Reviewed and vetted student applications weekly for 5 months, vetting over 1,000 of the highest quality candidates for admission, and served as Panel member on four Hiring Committees to vet and hire three coaches and the Facilities manager. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Taught core boxing and elective basketball fundamentals courses to over 200 cadets to promote warrior ethos, competitive drive and teamwork

Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

- Directed recruiting operations across 5-state 29K square mile region: Managed logistics, security, training, 36 facilities, CRM technology, a $1.2M vehicle fleet, and a $1.1M annual budget for regional branding.- Achieved Record-Setting Recruitment & Outreach Goals: Directed team of 74 recruiters, driving operations to achieve 172% of its annual quota, which was the region's best performance in over 10 years- Led region from bottom 10% to top 20% in the nation in under 2 years: Won… Show more - Directed recruiting operations across 5-state 29K square mile region: Managed logistics, security, training, 36 facilities, CRM technology, a $1.2M vehicle fleet, and a $1.1M annual budget for regional branding.- Achieved Record-Setting Recruitment & Outreach Goals: Directed team of 74 recruiters, driving operations to achieve 172% of its annual quota, which was the region's best performance in over 10 years- Led region from bottom 10% to top 20% in the nation in under 2 years: Won Region of the Year as best of 10, garnering 9 regional & 5 national performance awards, showcasing exceptional talent acquisition strategies- Drove Standards from Day One: Arrived and flipped Eastern region’s worst compliance inspection results – 52 checklists later, slashing 127 inspection deficiencies to zero, and touting a 100% compliance in just 6 months- Founded & Chaired Multi-Region Innovation Council for a third of U.S. market: spawned 40 new proposals, vetted 29 new marketing initiatives and beta-tested 5; crafted charter that codified council procedures and set national benchmark that institutionalize the grassroots process improvement & innovation program- Orchestrated High-Impact Leadership Summit: Organized highly successful 3-day Leadership Summit with over 120 attendees, facilitating three Process Improvement design sprints to enhance operational effectiveness.- Brokered Air Force-Rutgers University Partnership: Orchestrated deal for Rutgers to conduct 12-week study in partnership with USAF recruiting, a $50K service secured free of charge, and the results fueled an innovative regional marketing plan that set national benchmark for other regions. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Pioneered Strategic Cyber Initiatives: Led the successful standup U.S. JCC supporting military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, helping transform understaffed & untrained team into an effective operations center, enhancing cybersecurity collaboration across 31 nations and integrating cyber into military plans.- Lead Planner for High-Profile Event: led 100-member cross-functional team in detailed 5-month planning and execution effort involving 1,00 attendees, including the… Show more - Pioneered Strategic Cyber Initiatives: Led the successful standup U.S. JCC supporting military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, helping transform understaffed & untrained team into an effective operations center, enhancing cybersecurity collaboration across 31 nations and integrating cyber into military plans.- Lead Planner for High-Profile Event: led 100-member cross-functional team in detailed 5-month planning and execution effort involving 1,00 attendees, including the Secretary of Defense and his foreign equivalents, and U.S. secret service security protection – flawless ceremony with $40K budget was streamed live worldwide- Haiti Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Operations Chief: Deployed on-site as Chief of Current Operations and Headquarters Liaison responsible for synchronize flying operations on 3-week Task Force in a high-stress environment to deliver 600K lbs of food & aid to isolated villages in Haiti post-Hurricane Matthew- Led Latin American Cyber Defense Strategy Team: Led delegation to Brazil and Colombia, and directed other team to Peru and Chile, to strengthen U.S. relations with establish international cybersecurity partnerships Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Coach, Recruiter, Intercollegiate Program Manager, Cadet Mentor & Assistant Recruiting Coordinator

San Antonio, Texas, United States

688 CW (Served when it was previously known as Air Force Information Warfare Center)

Mcguire Afb, Nj

Clemson University, South Carolina, United States

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D), Health & Human Performance - Sports Management

Master Of Science (Ms), Influence - Information Operations

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Social Sciences