Mitchell Friedman

Mitchell Friedman, Ed.D., APR, serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Defense Management at the Naval Postgraduate School since November 2016, specializing in innovation in government, strategic communication, and ethical leadership. In addition to leading various educational initiatives and faculty collaborations, Friedman facilitates Leadership Monterey County programs and maintains a public relations consulting practice, working with notable organizations across diverse sectors. Academic experience includes adjunct professor roles at institutions such as the University of San Francisco and West Virginia University, focusing on leadership, crisis communication, and integrated marketing communications. Mitchell Friedman also contributes as a peer reviewer for the International Journal for Transformative Research and has taken on leadership positions in professional organizations, developing training curricula and fostering educational growth in communication and crisis management.