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Portland, OR, US

Supporting the Department of Defense US AFRICOM security cooperation monitoring and evaluation efforts through the Global Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (GAME) contract.

Conduct targeted evaluations of U.S. Security Assistance programs (FMF and IMET) in support of Dexis’ contract with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA)

Apply advanced data analysis techniques using computer software (Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, R), satellite imagery (Google Earth, Sentinel, Planet, Maxar, QGIS), and open-source intelligence to detect and assess illicit networks, cyber threats, and proliferation threats in West Asia, North Africa, and Latin AmericaDeliver actionable analysis on.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Use process tracing and discourse analysis to author analytic essays on the causal impact of the Trump administration on nuclear nonproliferation, the U.S. sanctions regime and export controls, U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, and U.S. counterterrorism and homeland security policy

Spearheaded a new recruitment strategy and training program for the U.S. Army’s Civil Affairs branch based on data collected through ethnographic interviewsAnalyzed and synthesized interview data into a white paper to identify trends and create policy recommendationsPartnered with experts across the defense space to increase recruitment efforts and profile.

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Assisted undergraduate students with research papers and proposalsConsulted with professional staff and students on ongoing research in preparation to deliver lectures, seminars, and workshopsDelivered oral presentations regularlyAnalyzed print and media resources to prepare summaries and research outlines, especially on US foreign policy, international.

Daejeon, South Korea

Conducted research in a team of international scholars focused on nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear policy issuesResearch topic: Challenges in the global nuclear governance regime and the roles of nuclearexporter or importers for the future of global nuclear nonproliferationCreated a policy proposal to address the impact of disruptive technologies.

Co-authored analytic articles on economic, political, and social events in the Middle East and North AfricaConducted open source research on economic, political, and social events in the Middle East, with specific focus on the Gulf Cooperation CouncilPrepared executive summaries of research findings to serve GSA professional staff, clients, and.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Middle Eastern Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government