Dale N. Tasharski

Dale N. Tasharski serves as the Department of Commerce Chair and Assistant Professor at the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Management, part of the National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, DC. He is a career Senior Foreign Service Officer with the personal rank of Minister-Counselor, specializing in international trade and supporting U.S. companies globally.

• Affiliations: NDU faculty, U.S. Department of Commerce (previous roles)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in international studies (highest honors) from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Master’s in public and international affairs (concentrations in Soviet studies and international security studies) from University of Pittsburgh

Professional Experience: Over three decades of experience in international trade roles, including Deputy Director General of Global Markets at the Commerce Department, Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Markets, and overseas postings in Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, and Poland. His career began in 1985 as an intern in the Commerce Department’s field offices.

Research Interests: Focuses on international trade policy, commercial diplomacy, and national security implications of global economic engagement. His work integrates public policy frameworks with practical strategies to enhance U.S. commercial interests abroad.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advising roles explicitly mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily through policy and diplomatic roles.

Labs/Teams: Not detailed in the provided information.