Deacon Mike Mochel, Ed.S., is an experienced professional currently serving as a Doctoral Student in Psychology at Liberty University since August 2021. With a substantial background in education and leadership development, Mochel has been a Professor of Acquisition Management at Defense Acquisition University since June 2015, where the focus is on nurturing leadership skills in defense acquisition professionals. Additionally, since January 2015, Mochel has acted as an Ordained Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington, VA, overseeing a religious education program for grades 1 through 8. Past roles include Program Management Instructor at SBG Technology Solutions, Director of Career Development at Christendom College, Fellow at Integrity Management Consulting, and Director of Acquisition Support at SAIC. Mochel's military service includes 27 years as a Lt Col in the United States Air Force, with expertise in acquisition and program management. Academic qualifications include a PhD candidate in Psychology, an Ed.S. in Human Resource Development, and an MBA in Quantitative Problem Solving Techniques.
