Erin Rebhan

Erin Rebhan is Professor of Policy Analysis and Director of Strategy, Operations, and Communications at the RAND School of Public Policy. She leads strategic communications, operational management, and executive messaging within the dean’s office, playing a pivotal role in launching the Washington, D.C., campus and the Master of National Security Policy program in 2024–2025. Her work bridges academic leadership and national security policy implementation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara
• B.A. in Spanish and Geology, St. Norbert College

Her research and expertise focus on national security, homeland security, military affairs, terrorism, and international affairs, with an emphasis on translating complex policy analysis into accessible formats for decisionmakers. She has extensive experience in strategic communication and research dissemination, particularly in defense and public safety domains.

The available articles reflect a strong trend in defense policy, insider threat modeling, and civil-military relations, especially concerning the Department of Defense’s excess property program and its impact on law enforcement. Her work combines rigorous policy analysis with practical implications for governance and public perception.

Scientific Awards:

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Erin Rebhan has held leadership roles in research communications and academic programming. She previously led strategic communications for RAND’s National Security and Homeland Security Research Divisions and served as research communications manager at the Center for Naval Analyses. She has also taught at the Catholic University of America, Claremont McKenna College, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, indicating a strong record in academic mentorship and curriculum development. While specific grants are not listed, her research projects suggest involvement in federally supported policy evaluations. She is also an associate editor of the academic journal eHumanista, contributing to scholarly publishing in the humanities.

She leads operational and strategic initiatives at the RAND School of Public Policy and was instrumental in launching new academic programs and expanding the school’s presence in Washington, D.C. Her work integrates academic scholarship with institutional leadership, policy communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration across defense, security, and public administration domains.