Fianna Verret

Fianna Verret was appointed Academic Director of International Affairs Programs for the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies in January 2025. Ms. Verret oversees the university’s graduate programs in Diplomacy, International Relations, and Global Affairs.

Fianna has served the University for 21 years in student advising, academic program administration, faculty development and most recently as an Instructional Developer, where she has been instrumental in creating high-quality online courses within CGCS. She will continue in this role in addition to her responsibilities as an Academic Director.

With extensive experience in faculty development, course creation, and academic administration, Fianna has been an invaluable member of Norwich University since 2004. She has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, including those focused on International Relations, Comparative Politics, Global Economics, and International Security. Throughout her career, she has worked with a diverse student body, including members of the Special Operations community.
Before joining Norwich, Fianna worked with Vermont Refugee Resettlement Services, teaching English to adults and youth from various post-conflict backgrounds.

Fianna is currently a doctoral candidate in the Defense and Strategic Studies program at Missouri State University, where she is researching Russia’s comprehensive policy in the Caspian Sea basin and its implications for human security. She holds a BA in Russian Language and Literature from Saint Michael's College and an MA in Diplomacy, with a focus on conflict management and resolution, from Norwich University.

Outside of her professional duties, Fianna enjoys spending time with her family and travelling, most recently participating in the European Energy Security symposium at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia and taking a vacation in Sicily.

For more information about Norwich University's International Affairs programs, please visit the Norwich University Online Programs and Certificates page.