April 23, 2021 – Chandler, AZ – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce the addition of Donna Brock to its Military Advisory Committee. Trident’s Military Advisory Committee advises senior leadership at Trident University International and the American InterContinental University System on key issues impacting the military community.
The board works to ensure leadership is apprised of key changes within the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and provides guidance and recommendations on how Trident can strengthen and enhance the military student experience.
The committee is made up of respected former senior military leaders past and present, including General (Retired) William R. Looney, Lt. Gen. (Retired) Thomas F. Metz, and SEAC (Retired) William J. “Joe” Gainey.
“Donna’s leadership record and service to our country are extraordinary,” states Travis Allen, Senior Vice President, Trident. “Her unique military community insights will enhance Trident’s understanding of how to meet the needs of military-affiliated students.”
Brock is a 35-year veteran of the United States Army, all of it in Army medicine. A former combat medic, she rose to the top of her career field in position and rank. She served as the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Medical Command and also as the senior enlisted advisor to the Army Surgeon General.
At the time of her retirement in 2015, she was the longest serving enlisted woman still on active duty in the Army. Her last assignment was at The Office of the Surgeon General, Fairfax, VA.
Brock earned a Master of Science in Health Sciences from Trident. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State University and an associate degree from Hawaii Pacific University.
Administration from Wayne State College, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Minot State University.
About Trident University InternationalFounded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Trident uses the EdActive™ learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills designed to enhance the lives and education of students. Trident offers quality associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident has over 32,000 alumni, of which more than 27,000 have a military affiliation and has received acknowledgements from Washington Monthly, Military Times, and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to student success. Visit www.trident.edu, Trident’s Facebook page, or call at to learn more about Trident's wide range of educational options.
