AFCEA's Emerging Leader Awards program named Matt Klein as a Distinguished Young Professional. The award recognizes exceptional performance in leadership and guidance; superior technical achievement; a record of going "above and beyond" at the local AFCEA chapter level; and mentoring other emerging leaders. At MITRE, Klein leads engagements with government, academia, and industry partners, fostering collaboration and increasing awareness of mission-driven initiatives. His contributions include support for programs such as the National Cybersecurity FFRDC and driving growth for the MITRE ATLAS program in the year ahead.