Mark Pfeifle: From the White House to Strategic Communications Leader
From 2007 to 2009, he served as the deputy national security advisor for strategic communication and global outreach at the White House, promoting the U.S. troop surge in Iraq and efforts to undermine al Qaeda.
In the private sector, Pfeifle has led initiatives like jail reform after the 2020 killing of George Floyd, supporting the U.S. Space Command’s X-37 spaceplane, and aiding law enforcement during COVID-19. He has also worked on sensitive missions for the State Department and Homeland Security.
Pfeifle is an expert in media and crisis management training, working with various organizations. He has appeared on major news networks and written for top publications. Recognized for his contributions, Pfeifle has received numerous awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award and the U.S. Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Award. A 1997 graduate of the University of North Dakota, he has shared his expertise globally.
