Christen C. Shih

Christen (Chris) C. Shih is a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard and a Lecturer in the Department of Management at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He has a diverse educational background, holding a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, along with a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Coast Guard Academy.

• Bachelor of Science in Management, United States Coast Guard Academy, 2012
• Command and Staff College, Marine Corps University, 2020
• Master of Business Administration, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, 2022
• Master of Science in Information Systems, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, 2022
• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, 2022

His academic work focuses on the intersection of information systems, cybersecurity management, and organizational leadership. He has taught courses including Tools for Business Intelligence, Systems Analysis and Design, and Organizational Behavior and Leadership, reflecting his expertise in integrating technical and managerial domains.

He has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Naval Order of the United States Junior Officer Instructor of the Year in 2024 for his excellence in teaching at the Coast Guard Academy.

He also serves as an advisor and coach for cadet clubs such as the Boxing Club and Emergency Medical Services Club, contributing to extracurricular leadership development.