About Our Leadership
Students come to DSCU from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The work of our leadership team is to ensure every student receives a high-quality learning experience that prepares them to perform in the Security Cooperation community. Click any photo to read the corresponding biography.
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Dr. Celeste Ward Gventer
Assistant Director
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
President
Defense Security Cooperation University
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Martin J. "Marty" Holland
Deputy Assistant Director
Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program – Human Capital Initiative
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Steven Peterson
Deputy Assistant Director and Dean
Institutional Capacity Building Directorate
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Dr. Natalie J. Webb
Executive Director
Defense Resources Management Institute
Acting Dean
College of Strategic Security Cooperation