Stockdale Center Staff

In keeping with Naval Academy tradition, the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership endeavors to maintain a staff that includes both military and civilian personnel. Each person brings a unique perspective borne of his or her experiences and expertise. Presently, our staff includes:

Stockdale Center Roster

Senior Fellows

  • Dr. Joseph Capizzi, Ph.D. Catholic University of America, Associate Professor of Moral Theology and Ethics, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
  • Ms. Carol Graser, Coordinator of leadership coaching for officers and faculty at the United States Naval Academy
  • Dr. Elizabeth Holmes, Ph.D., USN (Ret.), Former Director of Assessment
  • Mr. Milton C. Regan, MA, J.D., Former Class of 1984 Distinguished Chair of Ethics
  • Dr. George Lucas, Ph.D., former USNA Distinguished Chair in Ethics
  • COL Jeffrey McCausland, USA (Ret.), Founder and CEO of Diamonds6 Leadership and Strategy
  • Dr. Albert Pierce, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for National Security Ethics and Leadership, National Defense University
  • Dr. Joel Rosenthal, PhD., President, Carnegie Council
  • Mr. Coleman Ruiz, Class, USNA of 1989, Co-founder, and Principal, at the Mission Critical Team Institute, former Director of Human Performance, Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) basic and advanced training schools.
  • Dr. Steven Wrage, PhD., Professor, USNA Political Science Dept.
  • Rear Admiral (ret) William Byrne, Distinguished Chair of Leadership

2025-2026 Stockdale Center Fellows

  • Class of 62 – Dr. Isabel Canfield
  • Class of 73 (Fred Minier) – Dr. Alex Macartney
  • Class of 64 –  Dr. Elisabeth Paris
  • Freeman – Dr. Reuben Sass