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Lawrence A. Colby

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Principal | National Security, Emerging Tech & Aviation Safety | OCM & Leadership Development at MITRE
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Lawrence is a director-level executive advisor at MITRE with over 20 years of experience advising C-suite leaders on strategy and decision-making in high-consequence environments. A veteran military pilot with a background at the Pentagon, his colleagues describe him as a "top-tier" and "highly productive" leader who excels in navigating complexity.

Outside of his corporate role, Lawrence is a #1 Amazon bestselling author of military aviation thrillers. Drawing from his real-world experience as a combat pilot, he writes authentic, fast-paced novels. His personal posts often highlight the stories of military figures, reflecting a deep connection to veteran history and leadership.

Unique fact: He is a 3x #1 Amazon bestselling author, bringing his real-world combat and Pentagon experience to his novels.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Principal | National Security, Emerging Tech & Aviation Safety | OCM & Leadership Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Leadership Under Pressure
His career focuses on advising executives in high-stakes situations, complemented by his background as a veteran military pilot who has flown combat missions.
Aviation Safety
A core theme in his professional work at MITRE, where he pioneered safety initiatives and developed predictive risk-management prototypes using AI.
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Career

Work history

4-2019 - 10-2025
Principal | National Security, Emerging Tech & Aviation Safety | OCM & Leadership Development
MITRE
Strategic Foresight Leader | Emerging Technology & Innovation Strategy
MITRE
Project Manager + Principal Investigator | Senior Innovation Strategist | Aviation UAS Technology
MITRE
Head, Leadership & Professional Development Programs
U.S. Federal Government
Program Manager | Leadership Development
U.S. Federal Government
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Education
Master of Science
National Defense University
Master of Arts
Duquesne University
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