I’m a nontraditional student veteran studying political science at Yale University. My interests include comparative politics, nonviolent political protest, strategic competition with China, civics education, and AI policy. Above all, my passion is working hard to find myself in a position where my hard work can translate into better outcomes for those who need it most.Prior to this, I was a U.S. Marine Squad Leader & Head of Publications who was responsible for leading the team that maintains inventory of & manages records for over $800,000 worth of network communications gear. I transitioned out of military service in September 2021.In addition to my active-duty military commitments, I interned as a Business Development Specialist - Dota 2 & Head of Dota 2 for ground breaking Esports fan engagement startup Espo. In these roles I generated over 500 qualified leads, performed due diligence on potential external partnerships, and collaborated with Espo’s social media team to develop content for both existing and potential customers.