About

The Lejeune Leadership Institute (LLI) develops leadership training, education, and policies in order to facilitate the development of ethical leaders firmly rooted in marine corps heritage of selfless service, core values, and warfighting excellence.  To achieve this, the LLI proposes new ideas and provides training and education in the areas of leadership, ethics, and military law within marine corps university and throughout the total force.  The LLI also facilitates leadership training and education for both uniformed and civilian leaders.  TheLLI’s vision is to be the Marine Corps' premier institute in the areas of leadership and ethics so that its leaders are prepared to thrive in an evolving and complex world.

Command Element

Director
Col Eric J. Keith
703.784.4959

Deputy Director
Dr. James I. Van Zummeren
703.432.4675

Administrative Officer
Mr. Ronald Hopchak
703.784.4777

Senior Enlisted Advisor
Vacant
703.784.2134

Executive Education Program

Education Programming Specialist
Taylor Hardt
703.432.4674

Professional Programs Branch 

Branch Head Professional Programs
703.432.4710

Program Analyst
Dr. David Walker
703.784.6850

Civilian Leader Development Program 

Branch Head, MCCLDP
Mr. Jamie A. Deets
703.784.2788

Program Specialist
Cynthia Dowd
703.432.2886

Leadership Development Branch

Branch Head
Vacant
703.432.4688

Programs and Web Manager
Major Jay White
703.784.9753

Senior Enlisted Advisor
Vacant
703.784.4692

Ethics Branch

Professor of Ethics and Leadership
Dr. Paolo Tripodi
703.432.4832

Organizational Email

MCU_LLI@USMCU.EDU

Five Pillars

Course Information and Resources