Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi, Ph.D.

Chairwoman, National Security Program; Professor of National Security

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Dr. Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi is Chairman of the National Security Program at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security in Washington, D.C. She is also a professor, researcher, author, writer, and professional speaker. Dr. Chouraeshkenazi is a former Associate Professor for the School of Security and Global Studies in Homeland Security and National Security at American Public University System/American Military University. Her expertise is in criminal justice, government, homeland security, legal and ethical issues, national security, public policy, and research design and analysis. She is also a lead adjunct for the School of Graduate and Degree Completion Programs at Tiffin University’s Master of Criminal Justice department. Furthermore and an adjunct professor for Southern New Hampshire University’s graduate degree department in criminal justice, legal ethics, and global terrorism studies.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Chouraeshkenazi served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force for over 13 years in the Cyber Security/Knowledge Operations Management/Security Management fields. Earlier in her career, she had a dual role in Antiterrorism and Security positions. Her experience and interests are in terrorism, homeland security, and national security realms. Some of Dr. Chouraeshkenazi’s most prominent positions held in the Air Force were Chief of the 18^th Wing Security Office for the 18^th Wing Intelligence Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge for the 451^stExpeditionary Operations Group and Alternate Antiterrorism Officer for the 451^st Air Expeditionary Wing at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Dr. Chouraeshkenazi was the Acting Superintendent, Enlisted Military Assistant and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Secretaries Dr. Ashton Carter, Ms. Christine Fox, and Mr. Robert Work. Finally, she was the Military Executive Assistant to Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Agency (JITDA) Director, LTG John Johnson (retired), as her last assignment on active duty.

Dr. Chouraeshkenazi is a former certified Level II Antiterrorism Instructor and has various certifications in the information assurance, intelligence, security, antiterrorism, and force protection. She has an A.A.S. in Information Resource Management from the Community College of the Air Force, B.A. in Homeland Security from American Military University (Honors), Master of Criminal Justice from Boston University (Honors), and a career diploma in Private Investigation from Penn Foster College. Dr. Chouraeshkenazi earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration degree program with a specialization in Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace from Walden University (Highest Honors). She currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Psychology with American Military University.

Positions and Prestigious Titles Held

Founder & CEO, The Chouraeshkenazi Group
Former CEO, MD Educational Consulting Firm
Creator of Homeland & National Security Blog, The Dr. Mo Show
Associate Professor for the School of Security and Global Studies in Homeland Security
Lead Professor for the School of Degree and Completion Programs in Criminal Justice
Military Executive Assistant to the JIEDDO Director
Acting Superintendent, Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense
Assistant Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense
Enlisted Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
Lead Professor, School of Graduate & Degree Completion Programs
Chief Special Security Officer for 18th Wing
Writer/Columnist, PA Times

Memberships/Affiliations

Southwest Veterans Business Resource Center
Temple B’Nai Shalom
University of Oxford Featured Member
American Society for Public Administration
Continental Who’s Who in Alliance with Forbes
ION Incorporated
The LiSA Project
National Association for Professional Women
Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society
Worldwide Who’s Who International Organization
Wounded Warrior Project

Partnerships

Dynamic Warriors

RECENT
MEDIA

Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria demilitarized zone heads off showdown, pending bloodbath

U.S. backed in corner as Syria, Russia plan bloody assault in Idlib with chemical weapons in arsenal

Highlights of Past Media Releases and Appearances

TEXTBOOKS

Homeland & National Security: Understanding America’s Past to Protect the Future, (Foreward written by 25^th United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter) Cognella Publishing, Inc. (January 2018).
Kattelman, K., Chouraeshkenazi, M. M., & Boateng, F. eds. (2018). Terrorism: Strategic and Methodological Approaches. First Edition. Cognella Academic Publishing, Inc.
Kattelman, K., Chouraeshkenazi, M. M., & Boateng, F. eds. (2017). Terrorism: Strategic & Methodical Approaches, Cognella Publishing, Inc., (Preliminary Edition).

Book Reviews

2019 – Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us about Leadership (written by General Martin Dempsey & Ori Braman)

EDITS

2018 – Terrorism: Strategic & Methodological Approaches (with Kyle Kattelman & Francis Boateng)
Smith, T.L. (2018). Sovereign Citizens: From Education to Encounter. American Military University. Published on The Dr. Mo Show.
Smith, T. L. (2018). Cause of Deviant/Criminal Behavior and Stimuli Specific to Sexually Deviant Behavior Towards Adults and Children. American Military University. Published on The Dr. Mo Show.

RESEARCH

2015 – Qualitative Case Study on F-35 Production Delay Affecting National Security Guidance

PUBLISHED WORKS

Projective Personality Test. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. February 2019.
Objective Personality Testing. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. February 2019.
Personality Testing. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. January 2019.
Neurophysiological Assessments. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. January 2019.
Intelligence Testing. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. January 2019.
Employment Testing. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. January 2019.
How Standardized Testing Became an Ideology to Improve National Educational Standards. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. December 2018.
Testing of the Psychological Instruments. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. December 2018.
Pillars of Assessment in Psychology. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. December 2018.
Ethical Standards in Psychology Testing. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology.

The Dr. Mo Show. December 2018.

Ethical Challenges in Testing Psychology. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. October 2018.
Theories in Psychology. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. October 2018.
Theorist vs. Theorist. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. September 2018.
Introduction to Schizophrenia. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. September 2018.
Specialized Career in Psychology: Part II. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. August 2018.
Is Evolutionary Psychology the Best Meta-Theory for Explaining & Understanding Human Behavior? August 2018.
International Alliances, Globalism, & World Security. Crisis Response Journal. England & Wales. August 2018.
S. Space Force: What, When – But Mostly – Why? In Homeland Security News. August 2018.
The U.S. Space Force: Is it Actually Necessary? August 2018.
Introduction to Bipolar Disorder. Research in Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. August 2018.
Specialized Careers in Psychology: Part I. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. June 2018.
Is Stanley Milgram’s Study of Disobedience Considered Unethical? The Sides of Psychology. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. June 2018.
Thinking About Retirement. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. June 2018.
From Infancy to Late Adulthood. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. June 2018.
Late Adulthood. Clinical Y Forensic Psycgology. The Dr. Mo Show, June 2018.
Adolescence, Diversity & Development: The Transitioning Teenager. Clinical & Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. May 2018.
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory: Conservation, Classification, & Seriation. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. May 2018.
Societal Changes within the Rites of Passage: ‘Adulting’. 5/14/2018.
Early Adolescent Experiences. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. May 2018.
Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development: Example of Billy’s Moral Code. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. April 2018.
Does Infancy Prepare for Adulthood? Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. April 2018.
Nature vs. Nurture. Clinical & Forensic Psychology. The Dr. Mo Show. April 2018.
Russian Probe, Now New Weapons of Mass Destruction: What does this Mean for America? In Homeland Security. March 2018.
As North Korea Battles Saber, the F-35 Jet Fight is Now Combat-Ready, In Homeland Security, September 2017.
Podcast: America’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program, In Homeland Security, June 2017.
Italian Facility Unveils First Foreign-Made USAF F-35B Fighter, In Homeland Security, May 2017.
Trump’s Chief Strategist Bannon has a Negative Effect on National Security, In Homeland Security, March 2017.
Evolution of the War in Syria: Is There End in Sight? In Homeland Security, January 2017.
Why General James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis is a Great Pick as America’s Defense Leader, In Homeland Security, December 2016.
Terrorist Arrests in Paris May Have Prevented Large-Scale Attack, In Homeland Security, December 2016.
America’s Conflict Spectrum: How it affects National Security, In Homeland Security, October 2016.
Unjustified Police Killings: A New Homeland Security Threats? In Homeland Security, October 2016.
F-35 Fighter Sales Price Decreases: Savings for US and Coalition Forces? IN Homeland Security, August 2016.
Air Force Drawdown: Affecting Combat Readiness and the Global War on Terrorism? August 2016.
Iraqis take Back Fallujah from ISIS, In Homeland Security, June 2016.
Does American Legacy Aircraft top the F-35 in Counterinsurgency Operations? IN Homeland Security, May 2016.
New ISIS ‘Kill List’ Names American Muslim Leaders, IN Homeland Security, April 2016.
Death of ISIS Leaders Continue to Rise: What is the Effect? IN Homeland Security, March 2016.
Is the F-35 Ready to Defeat ISIS? IN Homeland Security, March 2016.
Resiliency through Environmental Bureaucracy, PA Times Magazine, February 2016.
Combating Cyber Terrorism: The New War on Terror, PA Times Magazine, January 2016.
State Pension Funds: Unfunded or Fraud? PA Times Magazine, December 2015.
Educate Yourself! The Dr. Show, December 2015.
What is Mandatory Spending? The Dr. Mo Show, December 2015.
From Combat Boots to Business Suits, PA Times Magazine, November 2015.
The Evolution of “Jihadi John,” The Dr. Show, November 2015.
The Implementation of Obamacare: What are the Issues? PA Times Magazine, October 2015.
When Disaster Hits, Are We Ready? PA Times Magazine, September 2015.
Online Learning: The Way of the Future, PA Times Magazine, August 2015.
Perspectives of a Student & Midcareer Professional, PA Times Magazine, July 2015.
Gender Equity Through Education and Public Policy, PA Times Magazine, June 2015.
Climate Change and U.S. National Security, PA Times Magazine, May 2015.
How ISIS Affects U.S. Government Policies, PA Times Magazine, April 2015.
Women in Federal Government: Is Gender Still an Issue, PA Times Magazine, March 2015.
Social Equity: How Can You Strengthen it if You Don’t Understand it? PA Times Magazine, February 2015.
How Credit Cards Impact U.S. Households and the Economy, ICE Magazine (with Forbes), December 2014.
Preparing Our Veteran for Civilian Life in the Public Sector, PA Times Magazine, April/May/June (Quarter) 2014.

REVIEWS

Payne, L. A. Building Better Warriors: Mission-Effective Norms, Values, and Attitudes for Counterterrorism Specialists. Prospectus.

FEATURES

International Alliances, Globalism, & World Security. Crisis Response Journal. England & Wales. August 2018.
Hollie McKay. “Taliban Prisoners Exploit Release Loophole with Fake Medical Claims.” (Interviewed). Fox News. June 2018.
Wikipedia Biography, “Monique Marie Chouraeshkenazi,” May 2018.
Elite Magazine’s First Special Edition, April 2017.
Does American Legacy Aircraft top the F-35 in Counterinsurgency Operations? Real Clear Defense,
University of Oxford Who’s Who Member Spotlight Feature, 2016
IN Homeland Security’s New Contributor: Dr. Monique Maldonado, IN Homeland Security,
National Association for Professional Woman, “Monique Maldonado Recognized as 2014 VIP of the Year.”
Worldwide Branding, “Monique Maldonado Recognized by Worldwide Branding for Excellence in Educational Consulting,” 2014.

PODCASTS & RADIO INTERVIEWS

Special Guest, “Civilization Jihad Awareness with Paul Sutliff,” on Global Patriot Radio in Rochester, New York. January 17, 2019.
Special Guest, “The Jennifer Hammond Show with Jennifer Hammond,” Sirius XM Radio in Washington, D.C. January 16, 2019.
Special Guest, “The Small Business Report with Carl Brown and Sharrarne Morton,” Sirius XM Radio in Washington, D.C. November 8, 2018.
Special Guest, “Federal News Radio 1500AM with Scott Maucione,” WFED in Washington, DC. October 5, 2018 (was aired on November 8, 2018).
How to Teach Homeland Security in the 21^st Century (Federal News Network, Washington, DC). November 5,2018.
From the Air Force to AMU: A Success Story. August 27, 2018.
Special Guest, “Veterans’ Voice with James “Jim” Hulton III. WFYL 1130 in Philadelphia. August 18, 2018.
Veterans Voice with Jim Hulton 1180AM Radio (Philadelphia, PA) August 4, 2018.
Special Guest, “American Valor with CAPT Ward O’Brien (ret), CAPT Ted Rogers (ret), and Alicia O’Brien.” Fairfax Public Access & Library of Congress. Fairfax, Virginia. July 21, 2018.
On the Other Side: Leadership after Transition (Florida) July 8, 2018.
Podcast: America’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. June 23, 2018.
Special Guest, “Pick Yourself Up with Dr. Assegid Habtewold.” Montgomery Municipal Cable. Kensington, Maryland. June 18, 2018.
Special Guest, “Live with Jeffrey Lodick: On the Side: Leadership After Transition. Tampa, Florida. June 20, 2018.
Live with Divergent Thought Radio featuring Dr. Mo on Bliss.fm (Washington, DC) June 15,2018.
Special Guest, “Live with former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.” KTALK Media 1640AM. Salt Lake City, Utah. June 14, 2018.
Military Hour: Donna Lyons Interviews Dr. Monique Chouraeshkenazi (iHeart Radio, Washington, DC) June 13, 2018.
Special Guest, “Live with Donna Lyons of the Lyons Radio Network.” iHeart Radio. Radio Show. Washington, D.C. June 13, 2018.
Special Guest, “Live with Divergent Thought Radio.” fm. Washington, D.C. June 13, 2018.
Special Guest, “Homeland & National Security: The 2018 Book Promotion Tour.” American Military University & In Homeland Security News. Web Blog. Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center. June 1, 2018.
Special Guest, National Security Issues with America Part II.” Divergent Thought. Radio show. Washington, D.C. September 13, 2017.
Special Guest, “Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life.” Jeffrey Lodick. July 7, 2017.
Special Guest, “National Security Issues within America.” Divergent Thought Radio show. Washington, DC. June 14, 2017.
Podcast interview with In Homeland Security News, “The Future of the Fighter.” June 15, 2017.
Podcast interview with Veteran ConnectUs, “Veteran Entrepreneurship.” June 15, 2017.
Podcast interview with Executive Broadcasting Channel, National Association of Distinguished Professionals, “MD Educational Consulting Firm LLC.” September 18, 2014.

TV SHOWS

American Valor & U.S. Military History Project (Fairfax Public Access & Library of Congress) Link: archived at the Library of Congress. July 21, 2018.
Pick Up Yourself Show with Dr. Assegid Habtewold (Montgomery Cable). June 18, 2018.

OP ED

Political Terrorism: The Latest Threat to American Security. October 29, 2018.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Why Women Why Not” Tour 2014. Financial Freedom for our Fighters.” The LiSA Project. Speaking engagement. The Tabernacle of Laurel, Maryland. September 27, 2015.

PANEL QUESTIONS

“Fifteen Years after the Creation of the Department of Homeland Security: Reflections Past, Present, and for the Future “withJeh Charles Johnson, Former Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, and Roger Parrino, Commissioner, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Moderated by Michael A. Simons, Dean and John V. Brennan Professor of Law and Ethics, St. John’s School of Law and James O’Keefe, Ph.D. ’79NDC, Vice Provost, Staten Island Campus and Associate Professor, College of Professional Studies. Thursday, January 25, 2018.

CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION

International Security Assistance Force Military Police (ISAF), Aug 2010
International Security Assistance Force Military Police (ISAF), Oct 2010
International Security Assistance Force Military Police (ISAF), Nov 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

Executive Leadership Program for CREATE (University of Southern California), 2016
Faculty Candidate Training (Southern New Hampshire University), 2015
Business/Entrepreneurship (Syracuse University), 2015
Faculty Candidate Training (APUS/AMU), 2015
Notary Public of the State of Maryland, 2014
Moodle Training, 2013
Lead Instructor Training Course, 2012
Faculty Training Course (Tiffin University), 2012
Antiterrorism Level II, 2012
Conventional Weaponeering Fundamentals, 2009
Intelligence Support to Force Protection, 2008
Asia Pacific Orientation, 2008
Information Management Craftsman, 2007
Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Officials Course, 2006
Information Assurance, 2003

EDUCATION

Master of Psychology, American Military University (exp. graduation year 2020)
Doctorate of Philosophy, Public Policy & Administration (Highest Honors), Walden University, 2015
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (Military), McGhee Tyson Air National Guard, 2014
Master of Criminal Justice (Honors), Boston University, 2012
Career Diploma, Private Investigation (Honors), Penn Foster College, 2012
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Homeland Security, American Military University, 2011
Associate of Applied Science, Information Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force, 2010
Airmen Leadership School (Military), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, 2006

MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS

Oxford University Press’ Elite Magazine First Special Edition, 2017
Top Tier of Excellence Lifetime Achievement, 2016
Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, 2015
Joint Meritorious Unit Award, 2015
2014 Top Pinnacle Professional Member, Continental Who’s Who in Alliance with Forbes
2014 VIP Executive of the Year, Who’s Who Worldwide
2014 VIP Woman of the Year, National Association for Professional Women
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Good Conduct with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal with star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal with gold border
NATO Service Medal
Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge, 2013
57th Wing Staff Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2010
5th Air Force Enlisted Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Contributor of the Year, 2008
18th Operations Support Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 2007
Top Outstanding Performer, Pacific Air Forces Inspection, 2007
Pacific Air Forces Enlisted Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Contributor of the Year, 2007
5th Air Force Enlisted Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Contributor of the Year, 2007
18th Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2007
18th Operations Group Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2007
18th Operations Support Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2007
Superior Performer, 2007