Anthony Michael Mazza

Dr. Anthony Michael Mazza serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), a position held since 2019. He concurrently acts as Graduate Program Coordinator and Chair of the DSBS Student Grievance Committee while maintaining an active industry role as Principal and Subject Matter Expert at NetTech Advisors, Inc. since 2010.

His academic credentials include:

• Juris Doctor from New York Law School
• Master of Science in Homeland Security (Summa Cum Laude) from University of the District of Columbia

Dr. Mazza's research integrates homeland security, cyber risk management, and law enforcement training with critical infrastructure protection. His current focus examines implicit bias in policing through work-integrated learning in police training curricula, analyzing the 'Encounter Equation' and its impact on community relations. This work bridges cyber criminology, terrorism studies, and legal frameworks for technology management.

His publication record demonstrates specialization in cybersecurity architecture, particularly network defense paradigms for critical infrastructure. The 2021 article on Third Zone Network Architecture establishes his technical approach to securing vulnerable systems, reflecting consistent themes in cyber risk management and infrastructure protection across his scholarly output.

Professional recognitions include:

• Myrtilla Miner Faculty Fellow (UDC, 2024-25)
• Faculty Leadership Award for Internship Placement (American Sustainable Business Network, 2024)
• Outstanding Community Service Award (Tyler Robinson Foundation, 2024)

Dr. Mazza directs significant federal research initiatives including two Department of Homeland Security grants: a 2021 simulation tool for emergency management social determinants analysis and a 2025 surveillance project for vulnerable soft targets. He serves as Risk Strategies Project Lead for the Department of Treasury while mentoring students through UDC's graduate programs and the DASSH Hackathon initiative.

His operational leadership extends to federal collaborations with FEMA, DHS, and the Montgomery County Youth Offender Advocacy program, where he chairs volunteer legal services.