Doug grew up in Washington, D.C. and is a student at the University of Chicago Law School. He previously served as a U.S. Naval Officer, including tours forward deployed to Japan and teaching political science at Annapolis. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (with merit), Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service, and the U.S. Naval War College (with highest distinction). He is particularly interested in international law, the separation of powers, and beating Army.