Shoshana Chatfield

Shoshana S. Chatfield
Official portrait, 2024
57th President of the Naval War College
In office
August 1, 2019  June 23, 2023
Preceded byJeffrey A. Harley
Succeeded byPeter A. Garvin
31st USMILREP
In office
13 December 2023  6 April 2025
Preceded byE. John Deedrick
Personal details
Born (1965-10-05) October 5, 1965
Orange County, California
SpouseDavid Scovel
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1988–present
RankVice Admiral
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisRestoring confidence: A qualitative study of the experience of interim commanding officers in U.S. Navy operational units (2009)
Doctoral advisorMary Woods Scherr
Academic work
Discipline
  • Political science
  • Leadership development
Institutions

Shoshana Simone Chatfield (born October 5, 1965) is a United States Navy vice admiral. She served as the president of the Naval War College from 2019 to 2023 and was the first woman to hold that position. Chatfield then served as United States Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee from December 2023 to April 2025.