Laura Anne Hall

Laura Anne Hall is an Adjunct Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, with over 20 years of experience in U.S. Federal civil service focused on national security policy. Her work bridges practical policy implementation and academic analysis.

Education:

• M.A., University of Maryland, College Park (1998)
• B.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia (1996)

Research Interests: Hall specializes in National Security Policy, Strategic Planning, and Defense Budgeting. Her scholarship explores public administration challenges, gender dynamics in leadership, and operational efficiency in government agencies.

Publications: Her writings analyze defense budgeting frameworks, strategic risk management, institutional reform, workplace culture, and women's leadership trajectories. Key themes include policy pragmatism, organizational learning, and competency-driven governance.

Teaching: Currently instructs PUBPOL 879, a graduate-level course on Team-Based Learning for National Security Professionals, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving in public policy contexts.