Summary: Scott Stalker served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps for 31 years, retiring in August 2023. While on active duty, Stalker served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, National Security Agency, and in his final assignment with United States Space Command. He served in a multitude of locations during his distinguished military career to include combat operations in Somalia, Bosnia, & Iraq and a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation in Tirana, Albania.

In addition to his strategic leadership assignments, Scott served with HMM-365, 26^th MEU (SOC), Joint Intelligence Center Pacific, 1^st Bn 7^th Marines, 7^th Marine Regiment, 1^st Marine Division, 2^nd Marine Division, Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, 3^rd Marine Division, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command and the Joint Staff J-2.

Stalker has a bachelor’s degree in intelligence studies and a master’s degree in cybersecurity, as well as an organizational leadership certificate from Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He completed studies at John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, where he became a SECDEF Strategic Thinkers Program CAPSTONE graduate.

Stalker currently serves as a senior consultant and executive advisor for several different corporations and is the founder and CEO of S2 – Stalker Solutions LLC.  He is a keynote speaker for high-profile events within the federal government, intelligence community and national security sector and serves on the boards of several businesses and nonprofits. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP), Marine Raider Foundation, JCTM, and others focused on intelligence, space, and cyberspace.  Additionally, he leads the DoD & Intelligence Community Business Development efforts for Clarity Innovations.

Stalker lives in Wilmington, NC, with his wife Malerie, who is a Gold Star Sister, their three daughters, and English Bulldog Charlie.

Question 1) Why would a prospective client want you to be their keynote speaker or to support their speaking event? What are some compelling aspects of your background/career/experience that we should know about? 

I’m the only person you have and can find that has over three decades of speaking experience, which comes with 31 years of service in the Marine Corps, academic excellence, and challenging assignments focused on Space, Cyberspace, National Security, Special Operations, and 7 combat tours. I now own my Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, serve on the Board of Directors for the Wounded Warrior Project, as a senior fellow for the National Defense University, as well as a National Security Consultant for several private sector businesses. I served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, United States Cyber Command, and United States Space Command.

I bring a unique blend of extensive military experience, academic prowess, and business acumen to the table. My background allows me to offer insights and perspectives that few others can. I understand how to connect with the audience, powerfully deliver a message, and exceed their expectations. My track record of inspiring, educating, and engaging diverse groups ensures that your event will be memorable and impactful.

Question 2) What are your primary topics/areas of expertise? Some examples may include: Conflict resolution, International Relations, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Cybersecurity, as well as specific countries or geographical regions.

• 1. Leadership and Strategic Thinking
• 2. Conflict Resolution and Combat Operations
• 3. Cybersecurity and Emerging Technology
• 4. Space Operations
• 5. Special Operations and Intelligence Training
• 6. Veteran Affairs and Support
• 7. Business Development, Marketing, and Branding
• 8. Public Speaking and Communication

Question 3) What are the 2 – 4 positions you have held in your career that you would like prospective clients to know about? Please provide a brief description of each.

• Intelligence Chief, 7th Marine Regiment: Historical Regiment and largest in the USMC – deployed twice to Iraq in support of combat operations.
• Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Intelligence Agency
• Command Senior Enlisted Leader, National Security Agency & United States Cyber Command
• Command Senior Enlisted Leader, United States Space Command

Question 4) Have you supported any speaking events recently? If so, what were the events and who were the clients?

• I have spoken for various DoD clients, served as the Guest of Honor at Marine Corps birthday balls, and participated in Veterans Day conferences and national security events.

Question 5) Do you have any articles or publications? Have you been featured in any? If so, what were they?

• Yes, I have written classified articles in support of national security and an unclassified article for the Naval Intelligence Professionals magazine.