Chris Dziados is a retired U.S. Army officer and former Pentagon policy advisor with over 20 years of professional experience in operations, strategy, and national security policy. He began his career with multiple combat deployments to Iraq, where he worked alongside Iraqi civilian and military leaders to help establish local security and governance. After his deployments, Chris transitioned into more technical roles, specializing in the development and operation of defense satellite systems. This expertise led to his assignment in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, where he played a key role in the establishment of the U.S. Space Force and co-led the stand-up of U.S. Space Command. After retiring from active duty in 2023, Chris ran for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 14th District, leading a policy-focused campaign centered on American competitiveness, national defense, and veteran leadership. Chris holds a Master of Science in Finance from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of multiple U.S. Army programs, including the Command and General Staff College and various space, defense, and policy courses.