Curtis Pearson

Curtis heads the Institute’s Civics Innovation Lab. Prior to joining BRI in 2025, he was Vice President at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. He was also with Northrop Grumman for 30 years in a variety of roles in program management, advanced technology development, and business strategy. Curtis also served in the US Navy, retiring at the rank of Commander. He holds a BS in engineering form the US Naval Academy and is a graduate of the Naval War College.