Brett S.

About Brett S.

I\'m a global crisis and issues expert specializing in narrative intelligence. I’m most interested in your story - how it’s heard, understood, and shared. I view social media analytics and business intelligence through the human perspective.As an innovative and performance-driven servant leader, I am deeply passionate about building cross-functional teams and leveraging diversity of perspective to help clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of disinformation; weather and even rise above crisis; and ultimately build positive reputations.My journey into public relations has been informed and enriched by experiences in the military, civilian diplomacy and counterintelligence, and nonprofit leadership. From serving as an Army infantryman to leading transformative operations in diplomatic and for-profit contexts, I\'ve gained a true generalist\'s perspective on the critical importance of effective communication and strategic decision-making.I take immense pride in having worked side by side with dedicated teams, including during an organizational transformation in the veteran-serving non-profit space. I have a proven track record in enterprise resource planning, organizational change, risk management, team building, innovation, and project leadership. I thrive on driving operational efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining a person-centric approach.Outside of work, you’ll probably find me cycling, running, or spending time with friends over a board game table for a night of Dungeons & Dragons.

Experience

1. Co-founder & COO

   Lancea

   Dec 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   We empower responsible actors to win in a contested information environment. Lancea provides the speed and scale of advanced AI without sacrificing the control and nuance of human strategy.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science

• Harvard Law School

  Mediation Training

• The George Washington University School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies

Skills

• Army
• Research
• Dod
• National Security
• Crisis Management
• Weapons
• Intelligence Analysis
• Training
• Military
• French
• Human Rights
• Military Operations
• Civil Society
• Emergency Management
• Counterinsurgency
• Public Diplomacy
• Leadership
• Security Clearance
• Politics
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• International Security
• Political Science
• Foreign Affairs
• Microsoft Word
• Interagency Coordination
• Public Relations
• Operational Planning
• Diplomacy
• Counterintelligence
• International Economics
• Foreign Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Policy
• Intelligence
• Economics
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel