Treven Treece
Alumni, NECR '25
Treven Treece currently serves as a full-time United States (U.S.) Army officer within the Department of War (DoW) and has been associated with the U.S. Army since 2013. He enlisted in the Tennessee Army National Guard during his undergraduate studies at the University of Memphis (U of M). He then earned a commission into the active component of the U.S. Army in 2017 through the U of M Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. Since his commission, Treven has served various tactical, operational, and strategic leadership roles. Most of his active-duty experiences have supported Army and Joint missions throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Upon graduating from Columbia University's Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) program in Fall 2025, Treven is an instructor at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. He deeply desires to inspire the next generation of U.S. Army officers at West Point! Treven's research interests reside in an amalgamation of interconnected areas, including international relations, diplomacy, hostage affairs, behavioral psychology, defense & strategic studies, and cyber & space policies. Following his tour at West Point, he aspires to serve within Joint, Interagency, and Special Operations communities. Treven is humbled and grateful to be a part of the NECR program and network!
Education
- Master of Science, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution - Columbia University
- Master of Arts, Intelligence Studies - American Military University
- Bachelor of Science, Health Studies - University of Memphis
Programs
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Guided by Expertise: The Mentorship that Elevated My Columbia NECR Experience
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Treven Treece shares how the guidance he received prepared him for his next mission, teaching the Corps of Cadets at West Point.
Soldiers, Scholars, and World-Changers: West Point Officers Sharpen Their Conflict Resolution Skills at Columbia SPS
Captain Treven Treece and Major Theodore De Leeuw share how the NECR program is expanding their ability to “listen, learn, and lead.”