Nicole Verrier Crain

Nicole Verrier Crain is the Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University (NDU). As a Professor of Economics, she leads the development of curricula for mid-career leaders in defense, federal agencies, allied nations, and industry. Her expertise spans national security economics, public finance, and industrial policy, with a focus on the defense industrial base and economic resilience. Dr. Crain holds degrees from George Mason University (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate), where she was an Earhart and Bradley Fellow, nominated by Nobel Laureate James Buchanan.

Her career combines academia, industry, and consulting, with contributions to national security research and policy. Awards for excellence highlight her leadership and academic impact. She previously chaired the National Security and Industrial Base Department and has advised government agencies. Her work emphasizes strategic challenges in national security through interdisciplinary approaches.