Don Kauffman joined the McCrary Institute in 2024 as executive producer. After two decades in television news production and leadership roles, he now leads media production for the institute. Originally from Utah, Kauffman traded the mountains for Maryland’s green landscapes in 2018. Just before joining McCrary, he led a team of reporters covering policy and events at Capitol Hill, the White House and Pentagon. Kauffman studied communications at Brigham Young University and later earned an MBA there in 2016. Known for his adaptability and dedication to accurate reporting, Kauffman is a seasoned professional, applying those skills to deliver on the Institute’s vision of building awareness of the profound impact cybersecurity has on the world around us.