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Marian Leerburger, PhD

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Public safety professional and educator

“I’m committed to sharing my experiences to help learners discover and strengthen the tools to most effectively learn and grow in the fields of government, homeland security, and emergency management.”

As an instructor at the university level for many years, Dr. Marian Leerburger has shared her knowledge and experience in a wide range of public safety areas: homeland security, transnational illicit issues, crisis management, and research skills. In addition to her work in higher education, she has extensive experience in defense and homeland security. And her contributions don’t stop there. She has also published and spoken in several professional forums, both domestically and internationally.

Educational Background
  • MA in International Affairs and Asian Studies, American University
  • MS in National Security Studies, Georgetown University
  • PhD in Political Science, University of Maryland
Career Highlights
  • More than 27 years experience in defense and homeland security
  • Has published and spoken in several professional forums, both domestically and internationally.
  • Higher education teaching experience at several universities
Teaching Philosophy
  • To guide students in their quest for learning
  • To provide new information and experiences in order to help learners reach their goals

Areas of Expertise
  • Counter-narcotics
  • Counter-terrorism
  • Alien and weapons smuggling
  • Illicit finance
  • Crisis management
Research Interests
  • Transnational illicit issues
  • Crisis management
  • Homeland security

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