Faculty

CDR John Segerson, USN joined the NSDM faculty in November of 2007 and teaches Policy Making and Process, and National Security Policy Analysis.  A Naval Flight Officer for Maritime Patrol Aircraft, he has extensive operational experience from numerous detachments and deployments to EUCOM, CENTCOM and SOUTHCOM. His military career includes his initial tour in VP-11, an instructor tour at VP-30, and Operations Officer in VPU-1. He also served as a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer (Shooter) on the USS AMERICA (CV-66), a Staff Officer for Commander Patrol Wing FIVE, Action Officer for J-6 on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Enlisted Community Manager for all Aviation Ratings. His educational experience includes a BS in Chemical Technology in Textiles from the University of Rhode Island, a MS in Human Resources Development from Webster University, and MA in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.