Bio - Clemson G Turregano

Focused towards leadership excellence in Government and Public Service, Clemson designs and delivers leadership programs for senior military and government officials. With over two decades of government service, both in and out of the military, Clemson's passion is to empower government leadership with exciting training programs, insightful writing, and thoughtful research.

A former career military officer and scholar, Clemson's leadership research spans practical and academic applications; from strategic level to tactical implementation, from boardrooms to government arenas. His broad range of knowledge is heavily influenced by his background in public administration, and his experience as the Coaching Practice Leader for the Greensboro campus.

Clemson joined the Center from the Initiatives Group for the Senior US Staff in Kabul, Afghanistan. As the Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Clemson developed international agreements and training plans, in addition to mentoring Senior Afghan and coalition officials. As a Professor of National Security Decision Making at the US Naval War College, he pioneered teaching Strategic Leadership using films as case studies. This resulted in his receiving awards for elective teaching excellence. A retired Tank Battalion Commander with experience in the Balkans, he has published extensively on his leadership experiences, as well as mentoring and coaching emerging leaders in lesser-developed countries.

Clemson's current research involves effective mentoring practices within the public service sector, and creating adaptive learning opportunities for leaders. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from The Citadel, and has earned an MPA, a Masters, and a Doctorate in Political Science from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. A graduate of numerous Army leadership schools, Clemson also earned a Masters in Security and Strategy from the US Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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