Resources Faculty & Staff Directory Faculty & Staff Directory F (-) H O R Facet Last Name - Directory (-) Staff Facet Person Type - Directory Facet Area of Focus - Directory (-) National Security Policy Center Facet UVA Partner - Directory (-) National Security Policy Center Facet Batten Department - Directory Melissa A. Henriksen NSPC Director of Operations and Research Initiatives mah2hx@virginia.edu Garrett Hall L056 Melissa A. Henriksen serves as Director of Operations and Research Initiatives in the National Security Policy Center. Drawing on 20+ years of experience overseeing a wide array of university research activities, many with a focus on national security and defense, she provides expertise in strategic planning, program and project management, research development, and education, training, and engagement. Melissa holds a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross and is a certified project management professional. Read full bio
Melissa A. Henriksen NSPC Director of Operations and Research Initiatives mah2hx@virginia.edu Garrett Hall L056 Melissa A. Henriksen serves as Director of Operations and Research Initiatives in the National Security Policy Center. Drawing on 20+ years of experience overseeing a wide array of university research activities, many with a focus on national security and defense, she provides expertise in strategic planning, program and project management, research development, and education, training, and engagement. Melissa holds a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross and is a certified project management professional. Read full bio