Clarence Crawford

Clarence Crawford is an Adjunct Associate Professor at American University and the founder/president of Teach 'em to Fish—a business incubator initiative focused on economic sustainability in Prince George's County, Maryland. With 39 years of federal service (retired 2006) and 7 years at Deloitte Consulting (retired 2014), he held senior executive roles including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at entities like the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Office of Personnel Management, where he managed the $1.8 trillion federal pension system.

Education

• B.A., American University
• M.A., American University
• Additional coursework at Capital Bible Seminary

Research Focus

Crawford's expertise spans public administration, organizational leadership, and financial management, with practical insights from his federal career transformations and business incubator work. His teaching emphasizes real-world applications in budgeting, team facilitation, and organizational change.

Professional Contributions

• Created Deloitte's Federal Financial Management Solutions Center
• Hosted the Federal CFO Insights Radio Show on WTOP's FEDNEWS Radio
• Founded quarterly CFO Roundtable series for peer networking
• Designed solutions for federal financial challenges