Summit convened by:

Center for Biosecurity of UPMC

Canadian Policy Research Network

Center for Science Technology and Security Policy at AAAS

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terror

Ann M. Beauchesne

Professional Biography
Ms. Beauchesne is Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber’s Homeland Security Division, which works to achieve increased homeland security while maintaining the openness and mobility that are critical to our economy. Ms. Beauchesne directs the Chamber’s policy on emergency preparedness and response, critical infrastructure, and pandemics. She also works to identify and facilitate access to government contracting opportunities for member companies in the homeland security area.

Ms. Beauchesne has written extensively on issues related to homeland security, terrorism, emergency management, natural disasters, and nuclear weapons. In addition, she drafted the first ever Governors’ Guide to Homeland Security.