KC Soares and Alan Gropman have devoted more than 10 years each to the work of ICAR. Serving as co-chairs of the ICAR Advisory Board, they have provided support for many student scholarships and programs. K.C. and Alan have hosted events to showcase student publications and faculty scholarship, spearheaded mentoring sessions for students, donated their time and money toward ICAR scholarships, and expanded ICAR's network by recruiting new Board members and donors. These remarkable leaders are an integral part of the ICAR family. K.C. was formerly the board chair of the Organization of American States' credit union. Now heading her own consulting firm focused on strategic planning and implementation, K.C. brings a critical international and organizational perspective to ICAR. Alan is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and a professor of national security policy at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University. An active lecturer and author, Alan is an expert on military strategy, national security, military history, and racial integration. Says ICAR Director Sara Cobb of K.C. and Alan, "I greatly admire and respect the work of Alan and K.C. They have provided stability and leadership to the Advisory Board during my tenure as director and I am extremely grateful for their support."
