Levita Ferrer

About

Levita Ferrer-Brezovic spent more than 30 years in public service, split between the United States Navy and the federal government. That's not a short run. Her military record includes the Defense Service Meritorious Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal (three awards), the Naval Commendation Medal, and the Naval Achievement Medal (six awards), plus unit and campaign recognitions that filled out a career most people couldn't match in two lifetimes.

She retired from the Navy in 2015 and went straight to work. The United States Department of State brought her on as Program Manager for the Local Guard Program, where she oversaw security operations at U.S. embassies across the globe. She held that role from 2015 to 2018, then moved to the Office of the Chief of Protocol as Budget Officer, managing the finances for one of the State Department's most visible and demanding offices. It's detailed, high-stakes work, and she did it well.

After retiring from State in 2024, Ferrer-Brezovic kept going. She joined the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction within the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, working as both Program Manager and Budget Analyst on Congressional Notifications. The work is technical and specific. So is she.

On the academic side, she earned an MS in Healthcare Management in 2011, then went back and completed a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and Cyber Policy in 2018. Two graduate degrees across fields that don't obviously overlap, which says something about how she approaches problems. Ferrer-Brezovic doesn't stay in one lane when there's more to learn.

Expertise

• Federal program management and budget analysis
• Diplomatic security and embassy operations
• Cooperative threat reduction and nonproliferation policy
• Congressional notifications and federal financial oversight
• Military logistics and operations
• Healthcare management and cybersecurity policy

Credentials

• U.S. Navy — Retired, 2015
• U.S. Department of State — Program Manager, Local Guard Program (2015–2018)
• U.S. Department of State — Budget Officer, Office of the Chief of Protocol
• Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation — Program Manager & Budget Analyst
• MS in Healthcare Management — 2011
• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and Cyber Policy — 2018
• Defense Service Meritorious Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Joint Service Achievement Medal (×3)
• Naval Commendation Medal
• Naval Achievement Medal (×6)

Links

Professional

• LinkedIn

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FAQ

Who is Levita Ferrer?

Levita Ferrer-Brezovic is a retired U.S. Navy veteran and former State Department professional with over 30 years of distinguished federal service across military, diplomatic security, and nonproliferation programs.

What did Levita Ferrer do at the State Department?

She served as Program Manager for the Local Guard Program, overseeing security operations at U.S. embassies globally, and as Budget Officer in the Office of the Chief of Protocol, one of the State Department's most high-profile offices.

What military awards has Levita Ferrer received?

Her decorations include the Defense Service Meritorious Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal (three awards), Naval Commendation Medal, and Naval Achievement Medal (six awards).

Where is Levita Ferrer located?

Levita Ferrer is based in Montgomery Village, Maryland.