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Dr. Heidi A. Urben is a Professor of the Practice and Director of External Education and Outreach in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University. She is also a Senior Associate (Non-Resident) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously, she served as a retired U.S. Army colonel with extensive military intelligence roles, including brigade commander, Joint Staff positions, and academic leadership at West Point.
Education:
- B.A. in Government and International Studies, University of Notre Dame
- M.S. in National Security Strategy, National War College
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Government, Georgetown University
- M.P.M. in Policy Management, Georgetown University
Research Interests: Focuses on civil-military relations, public opinion dynamics, military policy, and national security strategy. Explores contemporary challenges such as social media's impact on military ethics and post-9/11 military adaptation. Integrates academic and operational perspectives from her dual career in the military and academia.
Professional Activities: Prior roles include Chamberlain Fellow at Howard University (2021–2022), leadership in counterintelligence and peacekeeping operations, and staff positions in Afghanistan and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Engaged in outreach and strategic communication initiatives through her directorship.
Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants listed, though her academic and military contributions reflect sustained recognition in security studies fields.
Labs & Teams: Oversees Georgetown’s external education and outreach programs, fostering collaboration between academia, policymakers, and defense institutions.
