Dennis Mesina

Dennis Mesina is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international relations and public affairs, currently serving as a Senior International Relations Specialist in the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy since August 2015. Responsibilities include collaboration with international and interagency partners on Critical Minerals Security and participation as a Vice Chair and delegate to the International Energy Agency's Committee on Energy Research and Technology. Prior roles encompass a Public Affairs Specialist at the Energy Information Administration and an Executive Speechwriter at the National Nuclear Security Administration. Earlier in the career, Dennis held positions at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Strategy Consultant, SAIC, Inc. as an Intelligence Editor, and served as a Cryptologic Linguist in the US Army. Educational credentials include a PhD in Political Science and an MPA from George Mason University, as well as a Diploma in Modern Standard Arabic from the Defense Language Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida.