Erik Iverson - Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy - Tufts University
Erik Iverson - Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy - Tufts University
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Philadelphia, PA<strong>Erik</strong> <strong>Iverson</strong>iverson.erik@gmail.comEDUCATIONPhD C<strong>and</strong>idate in International Relations Expected, Fall 2012The <strong>Fletcher</strong> <strong>School</strong>, <strong>Tufts</strong> <strong>University</strong>Dissertation topic: Inter-organizational collaboration <strong>and</strong> homel<strong>and</strong> securityDissertation committee members: William Martel, Steve Flynn, Antonia Chayes, Robert PfaltzgraffMaster <strong>of</strong> Arts in <strong>Law</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Diplomacy</strong> May 2009The <strong>Fletcher</strong> <strong>School</strong>, <strong>Tufts</strong> <strong>University</strong> GPA: 3.9Specialization: Security Studies <strong>and</strong> Organizational ManagementBachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Foreign Service May 2005Edmund A. Walsh <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Foreign Service, Georgetown <strong>University</strong> GPA: 3.53Specialization: International Politics & Security StudiesHonors: cum laude Awarded Academic Certificate by The Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Underst<strong>and</strong>ing Completed one year <strong>of</strong> studies at La Universidad Complutense de MadridAWARDS Bradley Foundation PhD Dissertation Fellowship 2011Award supports “outst<strong>and</strong>ing” dissertation research in international security studies Scaife Foundation Award 2011/2010Two-time recipient <strong>of</strong> award for academic accomplishment in international security studies Sponsored student, Institute for Qualitative <strong>and</strong> Multi-Method Research, Syracuse <strong>University</strong>Competitive award to promising researchers to support advanced methodological training 2011 Terrorism Research Award, Consortium for the Study <strong>of</strong> Terrorism <strong>and</strong> Responses to TerrorismCompetitive award to support innovative research in homel<strong>and</strong> security 2010 U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Homel<strong>and</strong> Security (DHS) Fellowship Appointment for Graduate StudyCompetitive award for three-year full academic fellowship 2007-2010 Truman National Security Project Fellowship AppointmentCompetitive educational award for progressive future leaders in national security 2009 Finalist, public policy publication contest, Journal <strong>of</strong> Public <strong>and</strong> International Affairs 2008 Winning presentation at <strong>Tufts</strong> Graduate Student Research Colloquium 2008 Winning Paper, Jebsen Center for Counter-Terrorism Studies EssayContest on Intelligence Fusion Policy <strong>and</strong> Homel<strong>and</strong> Security 2007 DHS National Preparedness Task Force Commendation for Service 2006 DHS Commendation for Contribution to Nationwide Plan Review 2006ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Presented dissertation research, “Planning for the Unexpected: Towards a Theory <strong>of</strong> NetworkedResilience,” at the Southeast Conference for Public Administration annual conference, NewOrleans, LA 2011 Presented paper on al-Qaeda alliance behavior, “’Till Death Do Us Part: A Critical Examination <strong>of</strong>al-Qaeda’s Most Successful Alliance,” at the UMass Boston Conflict Studies Conference 2010 Delivered research brief to academic <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional audience at <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>Maryl<strong>and</strong>: “Islamist Radicalization in the United States: Developing an IntegratedApproach to a Complex Problem” 2008 Briefed General Fastabend (USA) on interagency collaboration at the ArmyStrategic Vision Workshop 2008 Presented “Red Team” counterterrorism brief to Boston-area law enforcement 2008 Selected to present intelligence fusion policy paper at intel fusion policy conference 2008<strong>Erik</strong> <strong>Iverson</strong> Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 3
PUBLICATIONS Contributor, Perspectives on Preparedness: Taking Stock since 9/11, Report to Congress <strong>of</strong> theLocal, State, Tribal, <strong>and</strong> Federal Preparedness Task Force, September 2010. “Turning <strong>of</strong>f autopilot: Towards a sustainable drone policy,” Harvard National Security Journal, NSJAnalysis: Featured Online Article, March 6, 2010. “Disconnecting the Battle <strong>of</strong> Ideas from the Battle <strong>of</strong> Arms: Leadership, Strategy, <strong>and</strong> Ideology inthe New Al Qaeda,” Harvard International Review, May 11, 2008. Russell D. Howard <strong>and</strong> <strong>Erik</strong> <strong>Iverson</strong>, “Fight Al Qaeda’s plan, not its ideas,” The Christian ScienceMonitor, April 30, 2008, page 9 print edition, also available online. “A Revolution in Informational Affairs: Why al-Qaeda is Winning the War <strong>of</strong> Ideas <strong>and</strong> What WeCan Do About It,” <strong>Fletcher</strong> Forum <strong>of</strong> World Affairs, Vol. 32.3 Special Edition 2008. Contributor, Nationwide Plan Review: Phase II Report, June 15, 2006. Contributor, The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned. The White House,Washington D.C., February 2006. “Jemaah Islamiyyah: Ideological Bridging <strong>and</strong> the Rise <strong>of</strong> Islamist Terror in Southeast Asia,” MentisVita, Georgetown <strong>University</strong> [Winter 2006, VI.ii].TEACHING EXPERIENCE<strong>Fletcher</strong> Graduate Writing Program 8/2009-8/2011Director <strong>and</strong> lead instructorDeveloped graduate level curricula <strong>and</strong> executive education workshops on writing for public policy.Served as lead instructor <strong>of</strong> a graduate-level writing program teaching mini-courses <strong>and</strong> workshopsin both large lecture hall <strong>and</strong> seminar settings.Managed a 10-person writing tutor program.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDepartment <strong>of</strong> Homel<strong>and</strong> Security: Preparedness Task ForceAdvisor to the Executive Director7/2010- presentResearch <strong>and</strong> analyze policy, policy processes, <strong>and</strong> interorganizational collaboration theory <strong>and</strong>practice to inform <strong>and</strong> guide task force deliberation.Chief author for major sections <strong>of</strong> Perspectives on Preparedness: Taking Stock since 9/11, Reportto Congress <strong>of</strong> the Local, State, Tribal, <strong>and</strong> Federal Preparedness Task Force, September 2010.National Consortium for the Study <strong>of</strong> Terrorism & Responses to Terrorism (START) 6/2008-8/2008Research Analyst: 10 Week DHS Fellowship AppointmentResearched radicalization processes from distinct disciplinary perspectives (sociology, psychology,network analysis, etc.) under guidance <strong>of</strong> international team <strong>of</strong> distinguished experts: Dr. PeterNeumann, Dr. Magnus Ranstorp, Dr. Clark McCauley, <strong>and</strong> Mr. Gary Ackerman.Conducted historical investigation <strong>of</strong> radicalization processes across a wide spectrum <strong>of</strong> ideologicalmovements.Produced a final report entitled: “Islamist Radicalization in the United States: Developing anIntegrated Approach to a Complex Problem.”DFI International 8/2005 - 7/2007Senior Research AnalystSpecial Assistant to the Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS<strong>Erik</strong> <strong>Iverson</strong> Page 2 <strong>of</strong> 3
Analyzed preparedness <strong>and</strong> planning issues at direction <strong>of</strong> Deputy Administrator Coordinated Homel<strong>and</strong> Security Presidential Directive-8 planning <strong>and</strong> implementation activitiesSpecial Assistant to the Director, Office <strong>of</strong> Community Preparedness, DHS Researched <strong>and</strong> managed the implementation <strong>of</strong> a capabilities-based planning methodology foremergency management at the federal, state, <strong>and</strong> local levels Chief author <strong>of</strong> “Community Preparedness” section <strong>of</strong> congressionally-m<strong>and</strong>ated publication, theNationwide Plan Review Researched <strong>and</strong> drafted speeches, talking points, briefings, <strong>and</strong> issue papers for a wide range <strong>of</strong>government <strong>of</strong>ficials to include: Assistant to the President for Homel<strong>and</strong> Security <strong>and</strong>Counterterrorism; Secretary <strong>of</strong> Homel<strong>and</strong> Security; Assistant Secretary for Grants & TrainingResearcher, DHS Lessons Learned Information Sharing Program (LLIS.gov) Researched State/local intelligence <strong>and</strong> information sharing <strong>and</strong> Emergency Medical System (EMS)lessons learned <strong>and</strong> best practices Provided research <strong>and</strong> analytical support to the interagency review effort resulting in the February2006 White House Report entitled, The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned Researched <strong>and</strong> drafted vision <strong>and</strong> key goals <strong>of</strong> the DHS document that culminated in Homel<strong>and</strong>Security Presidential Directive 19: Combating Terrorist Use <strong>of</strong> Explosives in the United States(February 12, 2007).SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCEEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) Active EMT volunteer in metro Washington, DC area from 2001-2007; Served in variety <strong>of</strong>operational <strong>and</strong> organizational leadership positions at Georgetown Emergency Response MedicalService, Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad 1, <strong>and</strong> Glen Echo Fire DepartmentEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Managing Editor, <strong>Fletcher</strong> Forum <strong>of</strong> World Affairs 2007-2011 Senior Editor, Harvard National Security Journal 2009-2010 Fellow, Truman National Security Project 2009-present Research Assistant to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Curtis Perry 2007-2010 Participant, Civil Military Support Group 2008-2009 Member, Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in Foreign Policy 2005-present Leadership Team Member, DHS Student <strong>and</strong> Alumni Network 2007-2009 Active marathoner, cyclist, triathlete, <strong>and</strong> endurance competitor 2003-presentSPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS Rated at “Advanced Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency” per <strong>Fletcher</strong> <strong>School</strong> written <strong>and</strong> oral examinations<strong>Erik</strong> <strong>Iverson</strong> Page 3 <strong>of</strong> 3
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