A Harvard University graduate with a Masters in International Policy, a Doctorate in the Applied Sciences, and a Masters from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in National Security and International Affairs, Said advises foreign and domestic organizations, institutions, and corporations, as well as governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Said Bilani has made his mark as an educator at the Harvard Kennedy School and as an innovator, technologist, and revolutionist in the realms of business, political analysis, foreign policy, and national and international security. Said is also a highly recognized and trusted security advisor and analyst to local, state, regional, and national governments and stakeholders in multi-layered safety solutions and security technologies. 

“Every year, parents pray and politicians promise a solution to one of the most complex problems of the 21st century: The decades-old “School Shooting Crisis.” And, while there continues to be strong public support for action, Washington keeps hitting roadblocks with partisan politics keeping the solution to the school- shooting crisis at an impasse.”

-Said Bilani

Licenses and Certifications:

Co-Founder of 21st Century Aeye, Austin, Texas - January 2021 to present

Chief Technology Officer

Top Secret Clearance (USG Clearance) - Issued Feb 2022 

U.S. Department of State Suitability Review Panel (Cleared)- 

Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) - Issued Feb 2022 

Employment:

Harvard Kennedy School Teaching Fellow/Instructor, Public Leadership Credential Program - March 2021 to present 

Harvard Kennedy School Teaching Team, Leadership and Ethics: Moral Leadership in Organizations and Society - March 2021 to present 

Harvard Graduate Council -  Represenative - January 2021 to present; Vice Chair, September 2020 to present (The Harvard Graduate Council (HGC) is the centralized student government organization for all 12 graduate schools at Harvard University. Representing the interests of more than 15,000 Harvard graduate students, HGC is responsible for advocating student concerns to the University administrators, including the President of Harvard University, as well as the Provost and the Deans). 

Formerly employed by the U.S. State Department

The White House – Office of Agency Liaison (Presidential Correspondence)The White House – Office of Agency Liaison (Presidential Correspondence)

The White House The White House Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos 

Gates Millennium Scholar

Technology Executive

Founder & President, The Institute for Middle East Peace

Television Commentator

Coalition of Hope Foundation, Inc. - Member of the Board of Directors & Advisor for International Engagements - July 2019 to present.  The Coalition of Hope Foundation, Inc. (COH), is a US-based, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization that provides global humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief support. The Coalition of Hope Foundation (COH) is a “skills rich” global organization whose members comprise vast years of experience and expertise working challenging missions throughout the world. Our Board of Directors, International Advisors, and executive management team consists of individuals who have held senior positions of authority working in government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGO), the diplomatic corps, higher education, and all branches of the military. 

Education

Graduate of Harvard University with a Master of Education; M.Ed. International Policy

Graduate of Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service, Master of Arts, International Relations and National Security Studies.; a Thomas R. Pickering U.S. State Department Foreign Affairs Fellow; Master of Arts in Security Studies (Concentrating in U.S.. National Security Policy) at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.

Georgetown University, Bachelor's degree in International Affairs. While at Georgetown, Student Strategist to Erin Conaton, Former Under Secretary of the United States Air Force and Former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Advised the Under Secretary on Strategy, and ways to better connect Politics, National Security, Government, and Media (Fall 2019). Wprled as Chief of Staff (SST Lead) to Governor of Kansas.  

Franklin & Marshall College, Bachelor of Arts, BA, Government / Public Policy and International Studies - 2016-2018.  Activities and societies: Zeta Beta Tau - Alpha Tau (Fraternity Risk Management Chair and Brotherhood Education/Development Director), House Government (Assembly of Peers - House Congress), MSA (Vice-President, Treasurer, Public Relations Chair, Representative to the Interfaith Student Council; built bridges of understanding between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism), F&M College Republicans (Vice-President), Posse Scholar, Gates Scholar, Arab Arts Festival Curator (Student Intern), Diplomatic Congress Executive Board.Activities and societies: Zeta Beta Tau - Alpha Tau (Fraternity Risk Management Chair and Brotherhood Education/Development Director), House Government (Assembly of Peers - House Congress), MSA (Vice-President, Treasurer, Public Relations Chair, Representative to the Interfaith Student Council; built bridges of understanding between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism), F&M College Republicans (Vice-President), Posse Scholar, Gates Scholar, Arab Arts Festival Curator (Student Intern), Diplomatic Congress Executive Board.   Transferred after successful completion of sophomore year to Georgetown University. 

University of Cambrige, Cambridge Capstone Credential, University of Cambridge International Examinations.  Bestowed the AP | Cambridge Capstone Credential, conferred by the University of Cambridge. 

North Miami Beach Senior High School, Miami Beach, Florida

High School Diploma, Valedictorian. 2012-2016