For ten years, Sara Russell Riggs was a lecturer in the Maritime and Supply Chain Management Program at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Ms. Russell Riggs created and implemented the course curriculum designed to provide students with an integrated working knowledge of maritime operations and supply chain management. She earned a master of business administration with concentrations in maritime, ports and logistics management and international business from Old Dominion University and a bachelor degree from the University of Delaware. She is also a Certified Port Executive and holds the Vessel Security Officer/Company Security Officer/Facility Security Officer licensure. Ms. Russell Riggs’ career has also included positions in various fields including transportation and logistics, warehousing, port operations and customs brokerage.