Eric Nelson has six college degrees, including a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis. He has peer reviewed publications across six disciplines, and is a peer reviewer for 11 scholarly journals. He is an honorably discharged United States Marine Corps counterintelligence Gunnery Sergeant, former police officer specializing in the investigation of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. Eric has worked as a forensic analyst, Chancellor's liaison to public safety, and as an adjunct professor.