David Dauphinais

To be in service of something greater than one's self is a truly coveted calling. In 2005, I was commissioned as a Naval Officer and began a career of service. The following winter, I completed Navy SEAL training as one of 33 original graduates from a class of 185 students. Over the next ten years, I held diverse leadership roles in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, the southern Philippines, and the Horn of Africa among others. I reflect on these years of service as the greatest honor of my life.

As I transition from the military, my passion for service is now directed domestically. I believe our nation’s energy security is interwoven with our national security, macroeconomic prosperity, social mobility, and environmental consciousness. Throughout a three-year dual degree at Harvard Kennedy School and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, I am exploring the public and private intersection of energy. Responsible energy policy, like counterinsurgency strategy, but be highly contextualized and demands an understanding of public and private financing, markets, technology, and consumer behavior. This industry sector requires versatile leaders who can plainly understand its commercial, social, and geopolitical implications. As a veteran, I know that I am only able to pursue my goals because of the sacrifices and continued service of my former teammates. Glen Doherty exemplified this sacrifice and I am honored to be a recipient of support from the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation.