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James Featherstone is an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy and Executive Director of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). With over 30 years of public service in Los Angeles, his leadership roles included Interim Fire Chief (2013-2014) and General Manager of Emergency Management (2007). He also previously served as CEO of the Los Angeles Homeland Security Advisory Council. Currently, he chairs FEMA's National Advisory Council and holds a Senior Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School's Program on Crisis Leadership.
Education:
- Master of Leadership, University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Public Administration, Union Institute and University
- Executive Leaders Program, Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Research Focus:
His work centers on practical applications in:
- Public policy design for emergency response systems
- Metropolitan homeland security frameworks
- Crisis leadership development
- Cross-sector resilience partnerships
Instructional Role: He teaches graduate seminars on Regional Policies with focus on Emergency Management and Homeland Security operational strategies.
Advisory Leadership: Through HSAC, he coordinates regional crisis preparedness initiatives integrating private-sector innovation with public-sector emergency protocols across Greater Los Angeles.
