History of Shoshana Chatfield in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2025

Shoshana Chatfield is a United States Navy vice admiral who made history as the first woman president of the Naval War College, serving from 2019 to 2023. In February 2023, she was nominated for promotion to Vice Admiral and appointed as the U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium. Her confirmation by the U.S. Senate occurred in December 2023, solidifying her role within NATO.

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October 1965: Birth of Shoshana Chatfield

Shoshana Simone Chatfield was born in October 1965.

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1983: Graduation from Pacifica High School

In 1983, Shoshana Chatfield graduated from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California.

1987: Graduation from Boston University

In 1987, Shoshana Chatfield received her bachelor's degree in International Relations and French from Boston University.

1989: Qualified as Naval Helicopter Pilot

In 1989, Shoshana Chatfield qualified as a naval helicopter pilot after commissioning through Boston University's Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

2001: Assistant Professor at USAFA

In 2001, Shoshana Chatfield became an assistant professor of political science at the United States Air Force Academy.

2004: End of Professorship at USAFA

In 2004, Shoshana Chatfield's tenure as an assistant professor of political science at the United States Air Force Academy concluded.

2009: Distinguished Alumni of Boston University

In 2009, Admiral Chatfield was named as one of Boston University's distinguished alumni.

2019: President of the Naval War College

In 2019, Shoshana Chatfield became the president of the Naval War College, the first woman to hold that position.

February 2023: Nomination to Vice Admiral

In February 2023, Chatfield was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as the United States military representative to the NATO Military Committee.