Terry Pierce

Special Advisor for Disruptive Innovations for Under Secretary Jay Cohen

Dr. Terry Pierce is the Special Advisor for Disruptive Innovations for Under Secretary Jay Cohen, Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate DHS S&T. Dr. Pierce is also the Director of the United States Air Force Academy’s Center of Innovation, where he teaches and champions disruptive and sustaining Cadet innovations. During his twenty-eight year naval career, Pierce commanded the USS Whidbey Island LSD-41, was Chief of Staff for Amphibious Forces 7th Fleet, Okinawa, Japan, and was speechwriter for Admiral Mike Boorda – Chief on Naval Operations. He's currently writing a book titled Innovation Warriors: Attackers, Defenders, and Disruptors.