An accomplished executive, Eric Navarro has led teams of up to 1,000 in various sectors including military operations and strategy, and technology deployment. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, he served two combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and led full-spectrum missions globally, including in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific. His academic credentials include a BA in Writing & Film from New School University, an MBA from NYU Stern in Management & Finance, and an MS in National Security Strategy from National War College. A published author, Mr. Navarro’s book God Willing chronicles his Iraq experiences with a focus on US intentions and misconceptions in the Middle East. His insights have been featured in the Washington Post among other leading publications. An esteemed public speaker, he has presented at the Library of Congress and appeared on Book TV.