Biography - Christopher L Stevens

Christopher L. Stevens is a retired US Army strategic intelligence professional who served in both the conventional military and the special operations military communities. Since his retirement, he has worked for the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Air Marshal Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Mr. Stevens currently works as the Chief of Staff, Office of Collection, Office of of the Director of National Intelligence. He recently served as the Chief, National Collection Coordination Group, National Intelligence Collection Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence. His past assignments include serving as the Acting DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis' Collections and Requirements Division Director and as its acting National Applications Office Director. He is a Center of Excellence in Government DHS Senior Fellow. He has completed several baccalaureate and graduate-level degrees, which include an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency's Joint Military Intelligence College. He has also completed graduate certificates in Strategic Leadership and Terrorism Studies.

Mr. Stevens is currently completing a doctorate in management from the University of Maryland-University College. He teaches as an American Military University assistant professor. He currently lives in Elkridge, Maryland with his dog Millie.