Heather R. Cotter is an accomplished professional with 20 years of experience working at non-profits and private sector organizations.

Notable Accomplishments

• Direct Commission as a Civil Affairs Officer (38G1N6H), United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (2022)

• Master’s in International Affairs at Arizona State University (2023)

• Master’s in Criminology at Arizona State University (2003)

• Bachelor’s in Criminology at Indiana University (2001)

• Certified DoD Women, Peace, and Security Gender Advisor (Joint Staff - 2024)

• Civil Affairs Captain’s Career Course Graduate at Ft. Liberty (June 2024)

• Strategic Broadening Certificate/Governance in Conflict & Post-Conflict Environments, William & Mary College (2023)

• Certified DoD Women, Peace, and Security Gender Focal Point, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (2023)

• Direct Commission Course Graduate/Infantry School at Ft. Moore (2023)

• Basic Officer Leader Course Graduate/Adjutant General School at Ft. Jackson (2023)

• Lifetime Member of the Civil Affairs Association

• Founder of the International Public Safety Association

• Creator of the IPSA Journal

• Served on several national-level committees and working groups

• Public speaking engagements in the U.S. and internationally

• Television media appearances

• Print media appearances

• Currently studying French, German, and Mandarin