Education

PhD, University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
MA, University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
BA, Franklin and Marshall College

Profile

Adjunct Faculty, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2006-present); Chief, Engagements and Mexico Desk Officer, N-NC/J39 Operations, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command (2011 to Present); Mexico Desk Officer, N-NC/J59 Security Cooperation and Partnership Division, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command (Contractor, Consulting Group of the Americas, LLC) (2006-2011); Strategic Communications/Cultural Linguist - Mexico, N-NC/PA Directorate of Public Affairs, U.S. Northern Command (Contractor, Northrop Grumman Defense Mission Systems, Inc.) (2006); Senior Research Analyst, Bi-National Planning Group (Contractor, Northrop Grumman Defense Mission Systems, Inc.) (2002-2004); Managing Director, Consulting Group of the Americas, LLC (2002-2004); Chief Operating Officer, Latin America Trade and Technology Group, LLC (2000-2002); Special Assistant to the Director of Communications, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (1987-1992); Presidential Management Intern (1987-1989). Author of articles in AGORA Magazine (USNORTHCOM Regional Magazine) on Homeland Security, Terrorism, and U.S. - Mexico Defense Relationship. Instructor's Manual: Continuity and Change in World Politics. Third Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1997. Co-authored with Dr. Barry B. Hughes.

Research and Expertise

North American Defense and Security, U.S. - Mexico Defense Relationship, U.S. - Canada Defense Relationship, Transnational Criminal Organizations, Homegrown Terrorism and Islamic Extremism; Homeland and International Security.

Courses

North American Defense and Security, Introduction to Homeland Security, Homeland Security: Prevention and Mitigation