Shielding the innocent.
Protecting the future.
The Guardians of Tomorrow event is a powerful two day in-person training designed to equip those who work with youth, including educators, law enforcement, social workers, and parents, with life-saving knowledge about the most pressing dangers facing young people today. Featuring nationally recognized speakers, including Homeland Security’s digital forensics specialists, an online human trafficking survivor, investigative journalist Lori Fullbright, and Roscoe the electronic detection K-9. The event will cover critical topics such as teen suicide, cyberbullying, sextortion, human trafficking, drinking and driving, the dark web, and dangerous apps. This is not just another training, it’s a wake-up call filled with real stories, expert insights, and actionable tools to help protect and empower the next generation.
Alicia Kozak is an American motivational speaker, television personality, and leading advocate for Internet safety and missing persons. After surviving a high-profile abduction at age 13, the first widely recognized case of Internet luring, Alicia turned her experience into a mission to protect others. She founded The Alicia Project to raise awareness about online predators, abduction, and child exploitation, and inspired the creation of Alicia’s Law, which secures funding for child rescue efforts. Alicia has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, and CNN, and her story has been documented in award-winning films and national publications. She continues to educate and advocate through public speaking, media appearances, and work with organizations like Investigation Discovery and Enough is Enough.
Speakers
Homeland Security Investigations, Computer Forensic Analyst
Anthony Meter is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the Department of Homeland Security’s HERO Child-Rescue Corps. He currently serves with Homeland Security Investigations in Tulsa, specializing in digital forensics. Anthony conducts examinations on mobile devices, computers, and other electronic media, with most of his work focused on internet crimes against children. He also supports the Oklahoma Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations, working to combat the online exploitation and abuse of children across the state.
Lori Fullbright is an award-winning journalist who anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts on News On 6. For over three decades, she has served as the station’s crime reporter, covering thousands of cases and earning the trust of victims, law enforcement, and the public.
Lori is a four-time Emmy Award winner, a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award recipient, and was inducted into both the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame (2020) and the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame (2023). Her work has taken her around the globe, from war zones in Iraq and Bosnia to peacekeeping missions and international competitions with Oklahoma’s own.
Known for her commitment to public safety, Lori speaks statewide about avoiding scams, fraud, and crime, and she’s a certified CLEET instructor for law enforcement. She holds a summa cum laude degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has also taught journalism at Tulsa Community College.
Lori has served on numerous crime prevention and community boards and continues to be a strong advocate for crime victims. She lives in Tulsa with her husband, Kevin, and remains deeply committed to her community and her craft.
On May 11th, 2002, a drunk driver killed Renee's daughter, Meagan, and Meagan's friend, Lisa. The driver, Eric Smallridge, was sentenced to 22 years in prison. In the midst of grieving the loss of her daughter, Renee came to forgive Eric, and in turn Eric decided to make something positive out of his tragic mistake. Less than two years after Meagan's death, Renee began her journey giving DUI Presentations to a multitude of audiences, including high schools, colleges, the military, churches, and DUI offenders. Since 2004, over 100,000 people have heard Renee's presentation during which she tells the story of Eric's decision to drink and drive and the healing power of forgiveness. In April 2010, Eric was granted permission to join Renee in her speaking campaign. Eric captures the audience by boldly recounting the crash and his life in prison. Renee is an award winning speaker and is very passionate about her mission to stop DUI.
Renee Napier is the President and Founder of The Meagan Napier Foundation, Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Lieutenant John Haning and K9 Rosco serve together at the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office in Claremore, Oklahoma, where they specialize in protecting children from online predators and those who exploit the vulnerable.
Rosco, a highly trained Labrador retriever, is Oklahoma’s first and only Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9. Funded by Operation Underground Railroad, he graduated from Jordan Detection K9 in 2023 and is one of just 109 dogs in the nation trained to detect hidden electronic devices often used in crimes against children. His work helps uncover crucial evidence and bring predators to justice.
Lt. John Haning is the Supervisor of the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing the Drug Interdiction Team, Crisis Intervention Teams, and School Resource Officers across seven school districts. He also serves as a Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations and holds commissions with the Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, OSBI, and the District 12 District Attorney’s Office.
Together, Lt. Haning and Rosco assist in search operations across the U.S. and internationally, supporting investigations that protect children. Lt. Haning is also pursuing a Doctorate in Forensic Science to further his expertise in this critical work.
The Venue
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The Agenda
Day One
Sept 4
8:00 am
Breakfast (provided)
9:00 am
Introductions
Door Prizes
9:30 am
11:15 am
Door Prizes
Lunch (on your own)
11:30 am
1:00 pm
1:15 pm
2:15 pm
2:30 pm
Anthony Meter
Homeland Security Investigations
Online Dangers
Teen Suicide
Cyber-bullying
Sextortion
Dangerous Apps
5:00 pm
Networking
Day Two
Sept 5
8:00 am
Breakfast (provided)
9:00 am
Door Prizes
9:30 am
Door Prizes
11:15 am
11:30 am
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm
1:15 pm
2:15 pm
2:30 pm
Rosco & John Haning
3:30 pm
Closing
M.C.
Ashley Stephens
Senior Special Agent Ashley N. Stephens is currently the Resident Agent in Charge for the ATF Muskogee Field Office. Previously, SSA Stephens was the Resident Agent in Charge for the ATF Tulsa Field Office before being selected to open to the newly established Muskogee Field Office. SSA Stephens has been with ATF for over 21 years. Prior to that SSA Stephens was a police officer for the City of Tahlequah. He has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State University and holds a Masters of Forensic Science Degree from Oklahoma State University. SSA Stephens is an ATF Certified Explosives Specialist and an ATF Certified Fire Investigator. He is also an IAAI Certified Fire Investigator. He is a member of the IABTI, IAAI and also is currently Immediate Past President for the Oklahoma Chapter of the IAAI. He was the 2018 OKIAAI Investigator of the year and 2024 ATF Supervisor of the Year. SSA Stephens routinely instructs at the ATF National Academy and the ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research. He has taught all over the United States and Internationally to include instructing at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Africa and El Salvador. Recently SSA Stephens had an article titled, Arson in Indian Country, How McGirt Changed the Oklahoma Landscape, published in the Fire/Arson Magazine. He resides in Tahlequah with his wife and twins.
