Biography
Kevin M. Brannon is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Doctor of Law and Policy program and is based at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus.
An expert in public policy, counterterrorism, homeland security, international affairs, and management, Dr. Brannon currently serves as the Special Agent in Charge of the Department of Homeland Security’s Western Region. His federal career spans more than 25 years, during which he has led hundreds of investigations worldwide, including terrorism, violent crimes, and fraud. As a Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Defense, he served as lead agent in the effort to bring criminal charges against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Ramzi Bin al-Shibh, and other leaders of the September 11 attacks. He is also a U.S. Army veteran, and deployed multiple times with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, earning a Bronze Star Medal among other accolades.
In addition to his government service, Dr. Brannon has taught at the graduate level for nearly 20 years and has regularly delivered training to domestic and international law enforcement and intelligence agencies. He has served on multiple public, nonprofit, and private boards and commissions.
Dr. Brannon holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University, a Master of Criminal Justice from Boston University, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. His dissertation was titled, “Terrorism Interrogation Policy: Improving Effectiveness While Maintaining the Moral High Ground.”
