Paul Adams is a Washington, D.C.-based national security expert and diversity advocate, focusing on projects that promote creativity, inclusion, and excellence. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Paul moved to Washington, D.C. in 2000, launching his career as an intelligence professional and later becoming a diversity advocate, championing inclusion for all. Paul specialized on project management throughout his career focused on people and process to meet the mission. He remains active in the Washington, D.C. PRIDE community. He received the Homeland Security 2023 Champion of Equity Award. Growing up, Paul's involvement in fandom began as a young vendor, and he now actively helps run conventions.