Paul Mayberry

Paul Mayberry, Ph.D., is a Teaching Professor at the College of Humanities, Coastal Carolina University, specializing in Intelligence and Security Studies. His distinguished career includes senior roles in national security, such as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Readiness during the George W. Bush administration and leadership positions at Booz Allen Hamilton, RAND Corporation, and Center for Naval Analyses. He has also held academic appointments at RAND Pardee Graduate School and Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
• M.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
• B.A. (with Highest Honors), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Executive Coaching Certification, International Coach Federation (ICF)

Research and Teaching Areas: Dr. Mayberry’s work focuses on military readiness measurement and management, military strategy development, professional military education, alternative force preparation methods, and total force management. His teaching emphasizes national security decision making, quantitative and qualitative policy analysis, and change management.

Scientific Awards:

• Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service
• Department of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service
• Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Notable Contributions: Dr. Mayberry has authored an extensive portfolio of refereed articles, professional reports, Congressional testimonies, and presentations. His unique experiences include being in the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks, tandem jumping with the Army’s Golden Knights, and departing Baghdad International Airport shortly before a major geopolitical event. He also possesses an Executive Coaching Certification through the International Coach Federation (ICF).