National Security Education Program

Strengthening national security through critical language and culture expertise

Administration of NSEP

As directed in the National Security Education Act, NSEP is guided by the National Security Education Board (NSEB). The NSEB meets once a year to review and make recommendations based on program mission and objectives. The NSEB is chaired by the Secretary of Defense, who has delegated responsibility to the Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness. In addition, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OSD/P&R) provides policy oversight to NSEP.

The NSEP Office (NSEPO) is located in Arlington, Virginia where the staff manage the daily operations of the program. Detailed contact information

National Security Education Board

Oversight for NSEP and the programs listed above is provided by a 13-member National Security Education Board (NSEB), including representatives from seven Cabinet-level departments and six Presidential Senate-confirmed appointments.

U.S. Department of Defense Ms. Lynn Simpson [Chair] Chief of Staff, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness)

George Carlson U.S. Department of Energy Mr. Nicholas A. Carlson Director, Office of International Operations National Nuclear Security Admin

Presidential Appointee Mr. Michael Guest U.S. Ambassador (Ret.)
Council for Global Equality

National Endowment for the Humanities Dr. Christine Kalke Senior Analyst and International Coordinator

Presidential Appointee Dr. Ana Margarita Guzmán President, Palo Alto College

Presidential Appointee Dr. David McIntyre Vice President of Academic Affairs, National Graduate School and University

U.S. Department of Education Mr. Andre Lewis Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Education, Office of Postsecondary Education

Michael Nugent Board Executive Director Dr. Michael A. Nugent Director, National Security Education Program

U.S. Department of Commerce Ms. Michelle O’Neill Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade, International Trade Administration

Presidential Appointee Dr. Christopher Howard President, Hampden-Sydney College

Todd Stewart Presidential Appointee Dr. Todd I. Stewart MAJ GEN USAF (ret.)
Director of Institutional Partnerships, Michigan Technological University

Alina Romanowski U.S. Department of State Ms. Alina L. Romanowski Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Academic Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs