Melissa Newberg, Seerist’s Head of Intelligence, brings over 15 years of experience in public policy and intelligence analysis. She is passionate about integrating security and risk management strategies with broader business objectives, working closely across teams to address complex challenges. Before joining Seerist, Melissa held senior leadership roles at Meta, including Global Protective Intelligence Manager, where she developed proactive security solutions tailored to a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Her experience also includes influential roles with the U.S. House of Representatives and as United States Air Force civilian at the Pentagon and in Europe, where she further refined her expertise in intelligence and security. Melissa holds a BA in International Relations from SUNY New Paltz and an MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Manchester.

Session: Managing Travel Risks in the next 1 to 5 to 10 years ahead - take part in the discussion and shape what the future will hold!