Darrell M Blocker

Darrell M. Blocker retired from a distinguished 32-year career in the U.S. Intelligence Community, where he earned the CIA’s Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal in 2018.

During his tenure, Darrell held several high-profile positions, including Chief of the Africa Division, Deputy Director of the Counterterrorist centre, Chief of the CIA’s training facility and multiple tours as Chief of Station. At the time of his retirement, he was the most senior Black officer in the Directorate of Operations, with a rank equivalent to a three-star general.

Darrell’s career began with four years as an Analyst/Briefer in the U.S. Air Force (1987-1990). His extensive international experience includes living and working in ten foreign countries, including a formative five years in Okinawa and service in South Korea as an Air Force officer. This experience established him as a subject matter expert on North Korea, as well as Soviet Russia, Iran, terrorism and counterintelligence.

Since 2019, Darrell has contributed his expertise as an on-air analyst for ABC News. In 2018, he founded DMB Consulting Services, a firm specializing in strategic crisis management and executive advisory for defence, national security and international affairs sectors. Additionally, Darrell serves on the board of Peace4Kids.org, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the futures of youth in foster care. He lives in Los Angeles, USA.