Evita Salles

Commander Evita Salles, Ed.D., is a faculty member at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, part of the National Defense University in Washington, DC. With over 20 years of experience in the military and private sectors, she empowers students to become transformational leaders through her expertise in strategic human resources, organizational development, and national security.

• Education: Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Creighton University), MBA (Rutgers University), MS in National Resource Strategy (National Defense University), MA in Defense and Strategic Studies (Naval War College), BS in Spanish and Business (Penn State University)

Her diverse career spans naval flight operations, public affairs, marketing, finance, and real estate. She holds SPHR certification and has spoken at TEDx events, advocating for mentorship and servant leadership.