Leadership

Farha Habeeb-Burnett

Secretary | Veteran Fellowship

Farha Habeeb-Burnett is an MBA candidate at Rice University and a Customer Success Manager at S&P Global. She brings experience in SaaS, client engagement, operations, and third-party risk management, supporting financial institutions through complex risk and compliance processes. Farha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from East Texas A&M University and a Master of Education from Texas Tech University.

David McCampbell

Treasurer | Veteran Fellowship

David McCampbell is a finance professional with experience in liquidity products, macroeconomic forecasting, and financial modeling at Texas Capital. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he double majored in Economics and Anthropology, and an MBA from Rice University. He provides financial oversight and strategic guidance to Veteran Fellowship as the organization’s Treasurer.

Paulette Altmaier

Board Member | Veteran Fellowship

Paulette Altmaier has extensive experience in the high-tech industry and has held senior executive roles overseeing billion-dollar businesses at leading Silicon Valley companies. She currently serves as a board member and advisor to several technology companies and nonprofit organizations.

Abdul Durrani

Board Member | Veteran Fellowship

Abdul Durrani is a cybersecurity executive, AI entrepreneur, and technology strategist with more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise security programs and building advanced security platforms. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science focused on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Dayton and is a graduate of Rice University’s MBA program. Abdul is also the founder of Secureville, a cybersecurity consulting firm, and ElevioBiz, a digital AI consulting company.

Will Ellis

Board Member | Veteran Fellowship

Will Ellis works in financial technology, where he leads implementation projects with a focus on people management and strategic partnerships with senior executives. He holds an MBA from Rice University and an Executive Leadership certificate from Oxford. Previously, he served in the U.S. Secret Service and worked in Executive Protection. A veteran based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, he volunteers with Aerial Recovery and mentors fellow veterans through local golf initiatives.

Adam Watts

Board Member | Veteran Fellowship

Adam Watts is a U.S. Army veteran who served in both the enlisted and officer ranks in various capacities. He is the co-founder of Lilia AI, a medical technology company pioneering AI-powered innovation to help physicians detect brain aneurysms earlier and more reliably. Adam is passionate about supporting veterans and strengthening the ecosystem that helps them succeed. A graduate of the University of North Georgia and Rice University, he continues to advocate for veteran leadership, innovation, and service beyond the uniform.

Dr. Harini Krishnapuram

Board Member | Veteran Fellowship

Dr. Harini Krishnapuram is a dental surgeon with more than two decades of experience spanning healthcare, business, and public policy. After over 20 years in clinical dentistry, she transitioned into a medical expert role within a technology-driven healthcare organization, where she adjudicates complex clinical matters and supports administrative hearings for the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

She also advises dental practice owners on strategy, partnerships, and practice transitions. Dr. Krishnapuram holds an MBA from Rice University and is committed to mentorship, leadership development, and expanding educational opportunities for underserved communities.