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Laie, Hi, Us

Provide Suicide Bombing Prevention Workshops and Public Awareness consultation as a consulting instructor for the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Antiterrorism Assistance Program in international locations. Assist in developing curriculum on current trends and tactics of terrorism, prevention of suicide terrorism, and public awareness. Created targeted presentations for the Senior Crisis Management Seminar for high-level participants. Carried out training to international law… Show more Provide Suicide Bombing Prevention Workshops and Public Awareness consultation as a consulting instructor for the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Antiterrorism Assistance Program in international locations. Assist in developing curriculum on current trends and tactics of terrorism, prevention of suicide terrorism, and public awareness. Created targeted presentations for the Senior Crisis Management Seminar for high-level participants. Carried out training to international law enforcement in Mali, Mauritania, Kenya, Nepal, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Instructed foreign law enforcement delegations on counterterrorism at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell, New Mexico, and in Washington, DC. Show less

Laie, Hawaii

Professor of Public Policy and former Dean of the Faculty of Business & Government. Instructed and evaluated over 1,200 students in the classroom in alignment with the university mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies. Created curriculum and taught courses in Terrorism, International Relations, Crisis Management, Disaster Management, Public Policy, and Statistics for Political Science. Participated in the university's Curriculum Council, overseeing and approving… Show more Professor of Public Policy and former Dean of the Faculty of Business & Government. Instructed and evaluated over 1,200 students in the classroom in alignment with the university mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies. Created curriculum and taught courses in Terrorism, International Relations, Crisis Management, Disaster Management, Public Policy, and Statistics for Political Science. Participated in the university's Curriculum Council, overseeing and approving changes to university academic programs and courses. Coordinated on the Deans Council to create policy across the academic side of the university. Oversaw hiring, staff development and training for diverse and multidisciplinary faculty. Program lead for the political science program. Advisor for Pi Sigma Alpha (political science honor society). Assist students in learning international languages as the Boren Scholarship campus representative. Teach statistics for social science, mixed methods evaluation, focus groups, and public policy analysis tools. Former planning section chief of the Laie Emergency Planning Committee--oversaw disaster plan rewrite for the community. Carried out disaster simulations for the community. Conducted research and professional development in areas of counterterrorism, including prevention of suicide terrorism, trends and tactics of terrorism, and public awareness to assist intelligence in preventing terrorism. Show less

Socorro, Nm

Consulting instructor for Department of Homeland Security-sponsored Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents program to U.S. law enforcement and public safety officers at the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Oversaw all research for the non-profit Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT), evaluated hundreds of grants applications, coordinated peer review, and managed implementation of proposals/grants. Maintained oversight, as program manager, of over 24 major research projects ($50+ million) which have direct benefit to prevent or mitigate the effects of terrorism. Briefed congressional and federal representatives on MIPT’s research status. Provided gap-analysis on federal… Show more Oversaw all research for the non-profit Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT), evaluated hundreds of grants applications, coordinated peer review, and managed implementation of proposals/grants. Maintained oversight, as program manager, of over 24 major research projects ($50+ million) which have direct benefit to prevent or mitigate the effects of terrorism. Briefed congressional and federal representatives on MIPT’s research status. Provided gap-analysis on federal spending on counter-terrorism research. Show less

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Taught courses on “Dealing with Terrorism” in Public Service and Psychology departments. Provided instruction on historical, political, international and social implications of terrorism and political violence.

Santa Monica, Ca

Performed policy analysis for Congressional counter-terrorism commission. Staff writer for two annual Congressional counter-terrorism commission reports. Focus on research, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of policies. Assessed high-consequence, low-probability risks of terrorist acts by foreign states and terrorist organizations. Investigated role of U.S. Army in Homeland Defense role in providing support in response to biological or chemical terrorist attack. Conducted analysis… Show more Performed policy analysis for Congressional counter-terrorism commission. Staff writer for two annual Congressional counter-terrorism commission reports. Focus on research, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of policies. Assessed high-consequence, low-probability risks of terrorist acts by foreign states and terrorist organizations. Investigated role of U.S. Army in Homeland Defense role in providing support in response to biological or chemical terrorist attack. Conducted analysis on research and development of biometrics technology. Provided assessment of technology progress of future Army modeling & and simulations, and provided Pentagon with recommendations of working with NATO partners—conducted research overseas. Adjunct member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEW). Assisted in research initiatives for the TEW. Participated and assisted in training at monthly meetings. Show less

Arlington, Virginia

Co-founder of the independent research center (Terrorism.com) dedicated to the dissemination of information regarding counter terrorism and information warfare. Provided analysis on threat, response, and technology to counter terrorism.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Taught course on “Issues of Terrorism” in History Department. Provided instruction on historical, political, international and social implications of terrorism and political violence.

Mclean, Va

Facilitated futuristic war games for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment at the Army, Air Force, Navy and National War colleges.Provided analysis on the future of international and domestic terrorist threats poised against the United States. Assessed information infrastructure and warfare capabilities of potential foreign adversaries. Conducted research and analysis on how foreign states might utilize technology in conducting future warfare. Coordinated workshops &… Show more Facilitated futuristic war games for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment at the Army, Air Force, Navy and National War colleges.Provided analysis on the future of international and domestic terrorist threats poised against the United States. Assessed information infrastructure and warfare capabilities of potential foreign adversaries. Conducted research and analysis on how foreign states might utilize technology in conducting future warfare. Coordinated workshops & seminars, and produced written and oral assessments on foreign state capabilities, international terrorism, information warfare, value of information, and revolution in military affairs. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Policy Analysis

Dissertation: Gearing Up & Getting There: Improving Local Response to Chemical Terrorism Masters of Philosophy in Political Analysis.

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Fields: International Politics—Distinction; Terrorism & Political Violence —Distinction; and Foreign Policy/National Security.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Trustee Scholarship Jerusalem Study Abroad Program (Aug-Dec 1990)