ACNSL and Brigham Young University present:
Ethics Under Pressure
On October 22nd and 23rd 2026, the American College of National Security Leaders (ACNSL) will host Ethics Under Pressure, a two-day seminar on Ethical Leadership at Brigham Young University.
Panel 1: Morals and Values as the Basis of Ethics
ACNSL panelists will present a diverse view of how morals and values form the foundation of ethical behavior in their professional and personal lives. Presentations will be followed by a question and answer period to deepen the conversation with the audience.
Panelists
Lieutenant General John D. Hopper Jr., Ret.
Moderator
Major General Peter Cooke, Ret.
Panelist
Vice Admiral Lewis Crenshaw, Ret.
Panelist
A livestream of the panel will be posted here
Rear Admiral Todd Squire, Ret.
Panelist
Panel 2: Ethical Leadership in Public Service
ACNSL panelists will build on the previous panel to discuss how ethics influenced actions and decisions while in public service, and share personal observations of how moral, values and ethics have influenced decision making. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period for continued discussion with participants.
Panelists
Ms. Maura Burns, Chief Operating Officer of the CIA, Ret.
Panelist
Major General Peter Cooke, Ret.
Panelist
A livestream of the panel will be posted here
Rear Admiral Todd Squire, Ret.
Moderator
Brigadier General Allyson Solomon, Ret.
Panelist