Herminio Blas-Irizarry

Herminio Blas-Irizarry is a seasoned Information Operations professional with a remarkable 19 years of experience across tactical, operational, and strategic levels.

He is a known expert in Latin American and Middle East Affairs, accumulating over 13 years of practical involvement in these regions through collaborations with various United States Embassies and agencies, both domestically and internationally.

With a specialization in counter-terrorism and counter-transnational organized crime, Herminio has actively contributed to enhancing Information Operations capabilities in Latin America and the Middle East.

He has conducted seminars, training sessions, and provided personal guidance to high-ranking military and law enforcement officials in countries like Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and many others, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

A skilled communicator both orally and in writing, Herminio has a wealth of experience in crafting and delivering impactful information, decision-making, and operational briefs and reports for key stakeholders such as U.S. Ambassadors, General and Flag Officers, and senior Partner Nation Military and Law Enforcement Leaders.

Having managed budgets exceeding $10 million for operations in Latin America and the Middle East, Herminio holds a Top Secret – Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) clearance and is proficient in both English and Spanish languages.

His educational background includes a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from The United States Army War College and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.