Dr. Blocksome is an assistant professor for NWC College of Distance Education located at the Naval Postgraduate School. Prior to joining the faculty, she served as an assistant professor at the School of Advanced Military Studies at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. She is an invited instructor at Joint Special Operations University and USAF Special Operations School. She has published in Journal of Human Rights, International Political Science Review, Special Operations Journal, Air Commando Journal, Small Wars Journal, CTX Journal, and Inter Agency Study.