Christiaan De Waal Adjunct Professorial Lecturer Justice, Law & Criminology
- Degrees
- M.A., International Justice and Terrorism, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ
B.A., Justice, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ - Bio
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Christiaan de Waal has twenty-four (24) years of distinctive professional experience across academia, government, and the private and non-profit sectors.
Christiaan's government service spans eleven (11) years. During the first five (5) years, he focused on vetting individuals and entities, as well as identifying and investigating human trafficking, criminal, and national security threats. He also co-managed and developed a complex OFAC-compliant logistics network and undertook a temporary posting in Mexico City, Mexico.
Over the subsequent six (6) years, Christiaan played a pivotal role in serving as a liaison in international matters and implementing government/entity positions in the Western Hemisphere, while also being assigned to various interdepartmental task forces.
He further conducted comprehensive international risk assessments—identifying and evaluating issues related to political exposure, dual-use military technology, global sanctions and violations, ethics and integrity concerns, regulatory body infractions, and litigation matters—and presented actionable information.
In addition, he served as an Integrity Coordinator fostering a culture of honesty and ethical behavior; establishing clear expectations for ethical conduct; and overseeing integrity-related matters and associated complaints.
Prior to this, Christiaan served as Investigator-in-Charge/Director of Investigations and Lead Investigator in the scope of multiple highly complex domestic and international criminal and civil investigations, including a high-profile international criminal case and an anti-dumping case.
He also led, reviewed, and conducted investigations related to institutional integrity and ethics, encompassing allegations of fraud and corruption, as well as workplace misconduct and instances of employee dishonesty.
In addition, he contributed as a Short-Term Observer for the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections under the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Christiaan holds both an undergraduate degree in Justice and graduate degree in International Justice and Terrorism, and has co-authored several publications, including "Prisons: The World Over;" "Missing Person Investigation;" "Privacy Issues and Legislation to be Aware of when Conducting Investigations in the United States." Additionally, he has contributed to national radio broadcasts and an investigative podcast.
Christiaan has extensive international experience, having resided in seven countries across Europe, North, and South America, as well as in five different U.S. states. He is proficient in six languages, enjoys traveling, and is passionate about diplomacy, helping others and facilitating connections.
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