Donald P. Loren

Donald P. Loren is a Professor at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University, Washington D.C. He specializes in national security, homeland security, defense strategy, and emergency management, with over 45 years of expertise in these fields.

Education:

• BA, United States Naval Academy (1974)
• Post-graduate studies at Old Dominion University, Harvard University, MIT, Syracuse University, NATO Defense College, University of Maryland School of Public Policy, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and others.

Research & Experience:

• Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans & Posture, advising on military strategy and global defense posture.
• Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Operations, Security, and Preparedness (until 2018).
• Rear Admiral (U.S. Navy, retired), with commands including a guided missile frigate, Destroyer Squadron, and UNITAS 96 task force.
• Senior National Intelligence Service Executive at the National Counterterrorism Center post-9/11.

Awards & Recognition:

• Recipient of prestigious medals such as the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star Medal.
• Inducted into the National Defense University Joint Forces Staff College National Hall of Fame (2022).

Professional Activities:

• Adjunct lecturer at institutions including Naval Postgraduate School, Syracuse University, and George Washington University.
• Senior Fellow at the Joint Forces Staff College and contributor to intelligence monographs.
• Advisor to organizations like the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council, and member of nonprofit boards.