Meet the Staff

The CDHS is designed to develop the next generation of national security and disaster preparedness professionals by addressing issues of compelling interest to the security of the United States. The CDHS' interdisciplinary team of scientists, practitioners, and education specialists are engaged in transformational research. Through strategic partnerships with National Research Laboratories, Industry Associates, Institutions of Higher Education, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other federal, state, and local entities, the CDHS prepares its students for success in the modern workforce.

About the Center

The Center for Defense and Homeland Security was founded in 2010. We are located within 10 miles of Ft. Bragg, the largest U.S. Army installation in the world and home of the elite Military Special Operations Forces. We partner with local, state, and federal agencies to leverage our capabilities to develop innovative solutions in preparing the next generation of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and National Security professionals in the workforce.