Eric Allison has been an affiliate of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy since 2018. As an NSPC practitioner-mentor, he contributes to undergraduate and graduate courses focused on national security, with particular emphasis on the Intelligence Community.  A former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service and multi-tour Chief of Station, Eric draws on over 40 years of insights gained in a variety of official intelligence collection and policy roles, as well as an international consultant.  Eric holds an MS in Organization Development from American University and a BA in History from the University of Virginia.