Drew Hendricks

Drew Hendricks currently serves as the Regional Engagement Principal at the National Security Innovation Network, where responsibilities include managing the Department of Defense's collaboration with entrepreneurial, academic, and technology stakeholders in Oklahoma and surrounding areas. As an Adjunct Professor of Advertising at the University of Oklahoma, Drew instructs students on consumer research methodologies and critical issues in advertising. Previous roles include Director of OU Startup Programs, where Drew designed entrepreneurial programs to support OU-affiliated startups, and Consumer Insight Director at GoldFire Studios, Inc., focusing on communication strategy. Drew's extensive experience in marketing and public relations includes a tenure as Marketing & Public Relations Director for Marine Corps Recruiting, where strategic initiatives were developed to enhance community engagement. Drew's educational background includes a Master of Business for Veterans from USC Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma, along with multiple certifications from the Defense Information School.