Howard Hart serves as a City Council Member for the City of San Juan Capistrano since December 2020 and as a Regional Training Administrator for USCIS since March 2018, managing training for 16 field offices across four districts. With previous roles in the US Navy, including as a Department of the Navy Personnel Security Appeals Board Member and Director of Intelligence at the Joint Interagency Task Force West, Howard Hart has extensive experience in program security management, intelligence analysis, and strategic planning. Over a distinguished military career, achievements include winning the U.S. Interdiction Coordinator’s Outstanding Unit Award and overseeing critical security and training initiatives. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Military History from Norwich University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from UC Irvine.