Erik Iverson - Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy - Tufts University

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PUBLICATIONS Contributor, Perspectives on Preparedness: Taking Stock since 9/11, Report to Congress of theLocal, State, Tribal, and Federal Preparedness Task Force, September 2010. “Turning off autopilot: Towards a sustainable drone policy,” Harvard National Security Journal, NSJAnalysis: Featured Online Article, March 6, 2010. “Disconnecting the Battle of Ideas from the Battle of Arms: Leadership, Strategy, and Ideology inthe New Al Qaeda,” Harvard International Review, May 11, 2008. Russell D. Howard and Erik Iverson, “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 of Ideas and What WeCan Do About It,” Fletcher Forum of 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 and the Rise of Islamist Terror in Southeast Asia,” MentisVita, Georgetown University [Winter 2006, VI.ii].TEACHING EXPERIENCEFletcher Graduate Writing Program 8/2009-8/2011Director and lead instructorDeveloped graduate level curricula and executive education workshops on writing for public policy.Served as lead instructor of a graduate-level writing program teaching mini-courses and workshopsin both large lecture hall and seminar settings.Managed a 10-person writing tutor program.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDepartment of Homeland Security: Preparedness Task ForceAdvisor to the Executive Director7/2010- presentResearch and analyze policy, policy processes, and interorganizational collaboration theory andpractice to inform and guide task force deliberation.Chief author for major sections of Perspectives on Preparedness: Taking Stock since 9/11, Reportto Congress of the Local, State, Tribal, and Federal Preparedness Task Force, September 2010.National Consortium for the Study of 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 of international team of distinguished experts: Dr. PeterNeumann, Dr. Magnus Ranstorp, Dr. Clark McCauley, and Mr. Gary Ackerman.Conducted historical investigation of radicalization processes across a wide spectrum of 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, DHSErik Iverson Page 2 of 3
Analyzed preparedness and planning issues at direction of Deputy Administrator Coordinated Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8 planning and implementation activitiesSpecial Assistant to the Director, Office of Community Preparedness, DHS Researched and managed the implementation of a capabilities-based planning methodology foremergency management at the federal, state, and local levels Chief author of “Community Preparedness” section of congressionally-mandated publication, theNationwide Plan Review Researched and drafted speeches, talking points, briefings, and issue papers for a wide range ofgovernment officials to include: Assistant to the President for Homeland Security andCounterterrorism; Secretary of Homeland Security; Assistant Secretary for Grants & TrainingResearcher, DHS Lessons Learned Information Sharing Program (LLIS.gov) Researched State/local intelligence and information sharing and Emergency Medical System (EMS)lessons learned and best practices Provided research and analytical support to the interagency review effort resulting in the February2006 White House Report entitled, The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned Researched and drafted vision and key goals of the DHS document that culminated in HomelandSecurity Presidential Directive 19: Combating Terrorist Use of 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 ofoperational and organizational leadership positions at Georgetown Emergency Response MedicalService, Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad 1, and Glen Echo Fire DepartmentEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Managing Editor, Fletcher Forum of World Affairs 2007-2011 Senior Editor, Harvard National Security Journal 2009-2010 Fellow, Truman National Security Project 2009-present Research Assistant to Professor John Curtis Perry 2007-2010 Participant, Civil Military Support Group 2008-2009 Member, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy 2005-present Leadership Team Member, DHS Student and Alumni Network 2007-2009 Active marathoner, cyclist, triathlete, and endurance competitor 2003-presentSPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS Rated at “Advanced Professional Proficiency” per Fletcher School written and oral examinationsErik Iverson Page 3 of 3
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