With over a decade of experience in government relations, advocacy, technology, and national security, I am the Head of Government Relations at Shield AI, a leading artificial intelligence company that develops autonomous systems for the defense sector. I leverage my former background with Palantir and as a senior intelligence officer with active top-secret security clearance to create and execute legislative agendas that support the company's vision and mission.I have a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships at senior levels of government and industry, as well as leading and managing teams, budgets, and projects. I have successfully collaborated with bipartisan members of Congress and professional staff members with oversight of various federal departments and agencies, and facilitated ad-hoc teams aimed at individual crises. I have also designed and implemented strategic communications and crisis management responses for domestic and international advocacy efforts. My goal is to advance the adoption and integration of cutting-edge AI technology for the benefit of national security and public safety.
Listed skills include Leadership, Crisis Communications, Technology, Defense, and 17 others.