Facilitated policymaking by researching, designing, and leading dozens of strategic table-top exercises for senior DoD, White House, and military officials on topics including cyberwar and the rise of China.

Exposed more than ten foreign companies for illicitly proliferating weapons of mass destruction materials through in-depth open source research and link analysis.

Helped inform members of Congress by researching, writing, and publishing articles on China’s military modernization, counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency, and the U.S. defense budget.

Researched and analyzed comparative global military capabilities, nuclear deterrence strategies, U.S.-Japan defense relations, and Iran’s nuclear program in support of Dr. Barry Posen and Michael Adler, two renowned international relations scholars.

Strengthened Utah’s trade relationships by organizing global trade missions, managing international businesses summits, analyzing trade statistics, publishing articles, and preparing Governor Jon Huntsman to meet with foreign dignitaries