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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 illicit military, cyber, and maritime activity to government and corporate partnersClean and structure data for use in data analysis software

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 ideal applicants to understand the ideal traits and skills of a Civil Affairs OfficerDelivered weekly written and oral reports to Civil Affairs senior leadership (Captain and LTC) to update research progress, discuss project deliverables, and adapt research strategy

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 relations, and Middle Eastern affairsManaged confidential student files and sensitive department informationMaintained objectivity in grading and assessing student assignments and assisting with research

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 (artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and big data) on nuclear proliferation

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 stakeholdersCollaborated with a variety of experts and scholars to produce research and analysesTracked developments and news in the Middle East to maintain internal databases

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Middle Eastern Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government