Samuel Gras
Associate Director, Global Safety and Security at Boston College- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Slovene Limited working proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
I have reviewed some of Sam's papers and other materials, and it is clear that he has a solid practitioner's and academic's understanding of counter-insurgency operations, which he demonstrated impressively in Iraq.
Brad Neal
While serving as a Company Commander in the U.S. Army, I was fortunate to have Sam as my Executive Officer. He is a consummate professional, whose leadership, diligence, and work ethic are above reproach. Sam was a tremendous asset who expertly managed all property accountability, personally developed our Information Security training, and utilized his vast knowledge of counterinsurgency operations to teach Counter-IED classes, as well as effectively employ Opposition Forces (OPFOR) as part of tactical field training exercises. Sam will be invaluable to any organization fortunate enough to employ his services.
General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
I have reviewed some of Sam's papers and other materials, and it is clear that he has a solid practitioner's and academic's understanding of counter-insurgency operations, which he demonstrated impressively in Iraq.
Brad Neal
While serving as a Company Commander in the U.S. Army, I was fortunate to have Sam as my Executive Officer. He is a consummate professional, whose leadership, diligence, and work ethic are above reproach. Sam was a tremendous asset who expertly managed all property accountability, personally developed our Information Security training, and utilized his vast knowledge of counterinsurgency operations to teach Counter-IED classes, as well as effectively employ Opposition Forces (OPFOR) as part of tactical field training exercises. Sam will be invaluable to any organization fortunate enough to employ his services.
General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
I have reviewed some of Sam's papers and other materials, and it is clear that he has a solid practitioner's and academic's understanding of counter-insurgency operations, which he demonstrated impressively in Iraq.
Brad Neal
While serving as a Company Commander in the U.S. Army, I was fortunate to have Sam as my Executive Officer. He is a consummate professional, whose leadership, diligence, and work ethic are above reproach. Sam was a tremendous asset who expertly managed all property accountability, personally developed our Information Security training, and utilized his vast knowledge of counterinsurgency operations to teach Counter-IED classes, as well as effectively employ Opposition Forces (OPFOR) as part of tactical field training exercises. Sam will be invaluable to any organization fortunate enough to employ his services.
General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
I have reviewed some of Sam's papers and other materials, and it is clear that he has a solid practitioner's and academic's understanding of counter-insurgency operations, which he demonstrated impressively in Iraq.
Brad Neal
While serving as a Company Commander in the U.S. Army, I was fortunate to have Sam as my Executive Officer. He is a consummate professional, whose leadership, diligence, and work ethic are above reproach. Sam was a tremendous asset who expertly managed all property accountability, personally developed our Information Security training, and utilized his vast knowledge of counterinsurgency operations to teach Counter-IED classes, as well as effectively employ Opposition Forces (OPFOR) as part of tactical field training exercises. Sam will be invaluable to any organization fortunate enough to employ his services.
Credentials
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Accounting
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Slovene Language and Culture
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Spanish
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Experience
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Boston College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director, Global Safety and Security
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Jan 2023 - Present
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University of Oregon
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Student and Scholar Advisor
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Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
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Oregon State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Health, Safety, and Travel Coordinator
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Aug 2016 - May 2021
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Tactical Intelligence Officer, Battalion Staff Officer, Executive Officer
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Jun 2004 - May 2008
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager (Center for Survey Research)
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Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Assistant (Center for the Study of Global Change)
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Jan 1999 - Aug 2001
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Government of Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Parliament Staff Intern
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May 2000 - Jun 2000
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Education
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2015 - 2016
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Master's Degree, International Education Managment -
2013 - 2015
University of Maryland University College
Associate’s Degree, Business Management with Certificates in Accounting, Spanish, Italian. -
2011 - 2012
Auburn University at Montgomery
Master’s Degree, International Relations -
2010 - 2011
Indiana University Bloomington
Continuing Studies, Honors Russian and Intermediate French -
2008 - 2009
Center for Slovene as a Second Language
Certificate, Slovene Language and Cultural Studies -
2004 - 2005
US Army Officer Candidate School and Military Intelligence Officer Course
Teamwork, Leadership, Staff Operations, Intelligence, Admin, Planning, Logistics, Memorization, Top 5 percent in Academics and Peer Evaluations -
1997 - 2000
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's degree, History Major, International Studies Minor -
1990 - 1994
Brown County High School
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