John S. Verrico

John S. Verrico Chief of Media & Community Relations, Science & Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

John Verrico has more than 40 years of experience as a public affairs professional in federal and state government agencies, working extensively in media, community and employee relations. Currently serving as the Chief of Media Relations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate, John is the former President of the National Association of Government Communicators, and retired from the Navy Reserve as a Master Chief Journalist. He earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University and a Bachelor’s in communication from the University of the State of New York.

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