Belkis “Bel” Leong-Hong is the Founder and CEO of Knowledge Advantage Inc. (KAI). A retired Senior Executive Service member with 30 years in the DOD, she formerly served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for C4I and CIO of the Defense Security Service. She is a recognized expert in cybersecurity, data science, and executive leadership.

Ms. Leong-Hong serves on the University of Maryland Medical System Corporate Board and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. A leader in her community, she is the co-founder of the Asian American Government Executives Network (AAGEN) and a Past President of Women in Technology (WIT). She holds degrees from Hunter College and American University and has received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Rank Meritorious Service Award and the DOD Distinguished Service Medal.