Based in New York City, New York, Jamie Hickman is a decorated U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who has served in a variety of leadership roles since beginning her military career in 2001. In her most recent position, Major Jamie Hickman served as executive officer for the U.S. Army Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, Alabama, where she provided direct advisory support to the MDA Executive Director on strategic priorities and agency-wide operations.
Major Hickman’s other notable roles included military executive officer and assistant executive officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Directorate for U.S. Army Logistics at the Pentagon, and executive director of the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Aside from her service with the U.S. Army, Jamie Hickman has extensive teaching experience as an assistant professor and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Central Texas College, among others. Since 2025, she has been a research consultant at the University of Chicago, specializing in strategic research and policy to develop high-impact initiatives for military-affiliated populations.
Dr. Hickman holds an Ed.D in adult learning and leadership from the Teachers College at Columbia University and a master’s degree in defense and strategic studies from the United States Naval War College. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf and volunteering. Since 2024, she has been actively volunteering with the Coaching Club at Teachers College, Columbia University.