Vandenberg National Security Council (VNSC)

The Vandenberg National Security Council (VNSC) brings together the best up-and-coming experts on key foreign policy & national security issues. VNSC members work alongside the Vandenberg staff and senior members of our Advisory Board to ensure that the best thinkers and ideas are connected to the right policy makers at the right time. By contributing to policy documents, advising on their area of expertise, and supporting Vandenberg’s other programs, VNSC members help make the Vandenberg Coalition a one-stop shop for smart conservative perspectives on today’s most pressing foreign policy & national security challenges. 

The VNSC is organized into regional and functional directorates that mirror the president’s national security council. VNSC members collaborate within and across directorates to develop innovative policy proposals for American national security and hone their expertise in their focus area. By cultivating the next generation of U.S. foreign policy & national security leaders, the Vandenberg Coalition is making a long-term investment in American national security and leadership in the world.

Meet the VNSC Members

The Vandenberg Coalition launched the VNSC in fall 2023 with directorates focusing on Asia and Latin America. Stay tuned as the VNSC expands to cover new regions and issue areas!  

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Asia Directorate

Madison Sparber

Madison Sparber

Madison Sparber is a Legislative Assistant for Senator Ted Cruz (R–TX).

Directorates: Asia
Benjamin Noon

Benjamin Noon

Ben Noon writes about US-China rivalry and geopolitics.

Directorates: Asia
Millicent Hennessey

Millicent Hennessey

Millicent Hennessey is the Deputy Director for Policy in Aerospace & Defense at GlobalFoundries.

Directorates: Asia
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Latin America Directorate

Connor Pfeiffer

Connor Pfeiffer

Connor Pfeiffer is Director of Congressional Relations at FDD Action.

Directorates: Latin America
Joe Martin

Joe Martin

Joseph Martin is a Staff Assistant for the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Directorates: Latin America
Mateo Haydar

Mateo Haydar

Mateo Haydar is a Policy Analyst for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Directorates: Latin America

Africa

No current council members

VNSC Reports