Christopher Dziedzic

Christopher Dziedzic is an accomplished executive leader with over two decades of experience in law enforcement and drug enforcement operations. Currently serving as the Assistant Regional Director for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) at the United States Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, Christopher oversees a team of 38 professionals and executes enforcement operations across multiple key locations including Ankara, Istanbul, Dubai, and Nicosia. Previous roles include Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Diversion Control Operations at DEA Headquarters, where strategic leadership was provided for a team of approximately 170 personnel, and Supervisory Special Agent in Roanoke, VA, leading investigations into controlled substance diversions. Christopher's career also encompasses service as a Virginia State Trooper with tactical team experience and a formative role as a Corrections Officer Trainee. Christopher holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Westfield State University and an Associate's degree from Quinsigamond Community College.