Douglas Gilmer

Doug Gilmer, PhD, is a law enforcement veteran of more than 35 years who retired from the Department of Homeland Security in 2024, where he last led the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking. In 2026, he was appointed special adviser to the chief prosecutor for the Navajo Nation, where much of his work focuses on building capacity to counter human trafficking and investigate cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous people. He holds two master’s degrees and completed a doctorate at Columbia International University in 2021, where his research focused on the outcomes of multidisciplinary collaboration in counter-trafficking efforts. When not working, Gilmer enjoys spending time outdoors, watching “Ted Lasso,” and spending time with friends.