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PPIA Fellows/Alumni Profile

Impact of PPIA Program:

PPIA has had a positive impact on my life. It allowed me to explore the complex world of domestic and international policy. More importantly, it helped me obtain a degree that I have been able to parlay into several different interesting and challenging jobs within the national security arena. Additionally, through the program I have also made lifelong friends, established a great network and expanded my horizons!

I think it is vital to stay connected to the program to bolster and further the objectives and mission. There is always something special about meeting other alum or current fellows in the program they always impress me with their amazing presence and determination to find workable solutions to public issues. Most importantly, being around determined problem-solvers allow me to always learn about pressing issues outside of my area of specialization.

Biography:

Currently, Stevie is a Counterterrorism/Anti-terrorism Analyst assigned to the Intelligence Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia (USAODC). Prior to USAODC he served in the active duty US Air Force (USAF) as an Intelligence Officer. Stevie's experience includes Anti-terrorism/Force Protection, All-Source Analysis, Human Intelligence, Combat Targeting, and Regional Security issues. Additionally, he has represented the U.S. government abroad and advised civilian, foreign, and military decision-makers. He is a USAF Reservist assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency and Pentagon.

PPIA has prepared him for and facilitated his professional development and experience in a variety of Transnational Security issues. As a result, he has become a dedicated leader with exceptional organizational and communication capabilities, a experienced, highly skilled analyst and researcher that has served a wide variety of senior leadership and decision-makers.

Awards and Memberships:

AFROTC Scholarship (96)
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Rho Chapter (99)
PPIA UC, Berkeley Summer Institute (99)
Golden Key International Honor Society (00)
Pi Sigma Alpha Nat’l Political Science Honor Society (00)
Earhart Fellowship (01)
PPIA Alumni DC Chapter (05)
AF Training Ribbon (00)
National Defense Service Medal (02)
Intelligence Top Performer (03)
Air Force Expeditionary Combat Ribbon (04)
NATO Service Medal (04)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (04)
Joint Service Commendation Medal (04)
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal (04)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (05)
Air Force Commendation Medal (05)
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon (05)

Advice and/or Recommendations:

If you desire work in the field of public service, Go into it leaning forward, discover and follow your passion, develop a plan and be flexible, seek mentors, and work your plan!