Washington, D.C. — Truman is pleased to announce the promotion of Angelic Young to Executive Vice President, effective immediately. With over 20 years of leadership experience in national security, law enforcement, and international peace and security, Young brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this vital role.

As Executive Vice President, Young will spearhead Truman strategic and operational initiatives and strengthen member engagement as the organization continues to advance critical national security solutions.

“Angelic’s promotion reaffirms our commitment to elevating and prioritizing our members and their work,” said Tony Johnson, President & CEO of the Truman Center for National Policy and Truman National Security Project. “Her significant contributions to our community, her vision for inclusive security, and her leadership have shaped the direction of our organization. We are excited to see her continue to drive our mission forward in this expanded role.”

Angelic Young joined the Truman leadership team in 2022 after a distinguished career, most recently serving as the Director of Professional Development Programs for Law Enforcement at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). During her five-year tenure, Young developed specialized training programs on bias-motivated violence, violent extremism, inclusive policing practices, implicit bias, and leadership for police departments nationwide. Her work impacted several of the country's largest agencies, including the Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. police departments.

Prior to her work at ADL, Young directed the National Action Plan (NAP) program at Inclusive Security, a non-profit focused on elevating women’s voices in peace and security decisions. In this role, she co-authored a comprehensive guide for national governments on creating more inclusive security strategies and developed accompanying workshop curricula delivered globally. Young’s efforts contributed to enhanced security practices in the U.S., Jordan, Liberia, Finland, and several other countries.

Young’s career began at the U.S. Department of State, where she served as the lead program officer for the Afghanistan Police Program before taking on roles overseeing police assistance in Haiti and later as the Senior Coordinator for Peace and Security. Throughout her federal service, Young received numerous performance awards for her contributions to international security.

In addition to her professional work, Young served as an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government for 13 years, teaching International Police Operations. She holds a JD from Chicago Kent College of Law and a BA in Politics from Willamette University. Young is also a proud Truman Security Fellow, Class of 2013.