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Partners & Collaborators

Building cognitive resilience thru mission-aligned partnerships.

Cognitive security is a collaborative effort. We partner with leading researchers, practitioners, and organizations who share our commitment to protecting human autonomy and democratic institutions from cognitive threats.

The Cognitive Security Institute

Our foundational partnership with the Cognitive Security Institute (CSI) provides direct access to the world's most engaged, passionate, and well-researched community of cognitive security experts.

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CSI has experienced 650%+ growth and serves as the hub for researchers, practitioners, and organizations working at the forefront of cognitive security.


    Partnership Benefits:​

    • Co-development of curriculum and certification programs

    • Access to cutting-edge research and frameworks

    • Expert network for content development

    • Joint event hosting and workshops

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    Expert Network

    We work with leading researchers and practitioners to ensure our content is grounded in the latest research and real-world application.

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    Dr. Matthew Canham

    Executive Director, Cognitive Security Institute

    Former Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI with 21 years of experience in cognitive security and human-technology integration research.

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    Expertise: Cognitive factors in synthetic media, social engineering, online influence campaigns

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    Credentials:

    • PhD in Cognition, Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience (UC Santa Barbara)

    • Affiliated faculty, George Mason University

    • SANS certifications (GMOB, GAWN, GCFE, GSEC)

    • Research funded by NIST, DARPA, US Army Research Institute


    Training Provided To: NASA Kennedy Space Center, DARPA, MIT, US Army DevCom, NATO Cognitive Warfare Working Group, DefCon Villages, Black Hat USA

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    Melanie Trecek-King

    Science Educator, Author, & Founder of Thinking Is Power

    Creator of the "teach skills, not facts" approach to science education, focusing on critical thinking, information literacy, and science literacy.

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    Expertise: Critical thinking pedagogy, science communication, mental immunity

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    Roles:

    • Education Director, Mental Immunity Project & CIRCE (Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative)

    • Fellow, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (founded by Carl Sagan, Isaac Asimov, B.F. Skinner)

    • Founder, Thinking Is Power

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    Mike Ross, LCSW, PhD (ABD)

    Director of BSW Program, IU Bloomington; Author, Too Weird to Fail

    Mike Ross, LCSW, Ph.D. (ABD) is a social psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, gonzo narrative strategist, and cognitive resilience expert dedicated to building human firewalls against manipulation, trauma, and toxic stress. He has directed statewide initiatives in suicide prevention, disaster mental health, and community resilience for the State of Indiana, and currently serves as Director of the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Indiana University Bloomington, where he integrates systems thinking, behavioral science, and coalition-building into social work education.

     

    His research explores the intersection of cyberpsychology, belief systems, and thoughtform dynamics—specifically how stress, personality, and identity shape the manifestation of parasocial and AI-mediated relationships. As the creator of Too Weird to Fail and host of the podcast Let’s Get Rad with Mike Ross, he blends evidence-based psychology with storytelling to empower human agency and narrative transformation.

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    Extended Expert Network

    Our content development draws from a broad network of experts from different fields, cultures, and perspectives.

    Want to Collaborate?

    We offer:

    • Revenue-sharing agreements (up to 15-30% depending)

    • Co-development opportunities

    • Content authoring and speaking platforms

    • Access to distribution channels

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    Researchers

    People working at the intersection of cognitive science, cybersecurity, and information warfare.

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    Practitioners

    The frontlines of cognitive defense, with real-world experience defending against evolving threats.

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    Educators

    Educators developing effective learning approaches for cognitive security and the digital era.

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    Community

    Real feedback from those actively in the field and integrating cognitive security awareness into their lives.

    Distribution & White-Label Partnerships

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    White-Label Licensing

    Use our curriculum and content under your brand.

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    Revenue-Share Agreements

    Partner on content development and distribution.

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    Sponsored Development

    Co-create materials for your specific audience needs.

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    Event Collaboration

    Co-host workshops, villages, and training programs.

    Let's Get Started, Partner!

    Whether you're a subject matter expert, educational institution, or organization looking to expand cognitive security offerings, we'd love to explore what collaboration might look like with you.

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