After six months of rigorous academics, innovative problem-solving, and collaboration with peers across the homeland security enterprise, 29 professionals celebrated their graduation from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security’s (CHDS) Emergence Program on August 22, 2025.
Emergence Program Graduates 29 Homeland Security Professionals More
After five years leading the Center for Homeland Defense and Security’s Executive Leaders Program (ELP), Sara Kay has passed the torch to new leadership.
Executive Leaders Program Welcomes New Director More
Steinbeck, an alum of the Executive Leaders Program (Cohort 1802), became a state senator, representing District 18 in Nevada.
Fire Chief to State Senator: John Steinbeck’s Leadership during Crisis More
CHDS hosted a recruitment webinar on Monday, August 11th. Twice a year, CHDS hosts these national recruitments where our faculty highlight their academic programs, share what they’re looking for in
CHDS Holds National Recruitment Webinar More
On Thursday, July 24, thirty participants graduated from the Executive Leadership Program (Cohort 2402), marking 12 months of cross-disciplinary learning, expanded professional networks, and growth as effective leaders.
CHDS ELP Program Graduates 30 Homeland Security Professionals More
The Center for Homeland Defense and Security is thrilled to announce that Heather Hollingsworth, Director of Communications, has won the California Women in Homeland Security’s Athena Award
Director of Strategic Communications Wins National Athena Award More
INQUIRIES: Heather Hollingsworth, Communications and Recruitment | hissvora@nps.edu, 831-402-4672 (PST)
