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Susan Szmania
Community Engagement at U.S. Department of State
Susan Szmania, Ph.D. is a national security professional specializing in terrorism prevention, community engagement, and countering violent extremism (CVE).1 She has held various positions related to these areas, including:
- Associate Director of Research and Content at an unspecified organization4
- Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State4
- Community Engagement role at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan from 2018 to 20224
- Researcher at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland3
Dr. Szmania's work focuses on tackling national security challenges through inclusive, community-based programming.1 She has expertise in terrorism prevention, national security policy, communications, community engagement, research, and diplomacy.2 Her research interests include community-focused counter-radicalization and counter-terrorism projects.35
In October 2023, Dr. Szmania mentioned returning to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), indicating previous experience with the agency.2 She is motivated by teamwork, collaboration, and experimentation, and has a personal interest in yoga.1
