The Yorktown Institute is a nascent think tank focused on the reappraisal of US grand strategy and leadership. It emphasizes maritime issues, allied force structure, the defense industrial base, strategic warning, the importance of the merchant marine, and public awareness of the challenges these areas present. Its board of directors features several admirals and generals from three NATO nations. Responsibilities and accomplishments include:o Receiving a ~$9,500 contract from the DoD’s… Show more The Yorktown Institute is a nascent think tank focused on the reappraisal of US grand strategy and leadership. It emphasizes maritime issues, allied force structure, the defense industrial base, strategic warning, the importance of the merchant marine, and public awareness of the challenges these areas present. Its board of directors features several admirals and generals from three NATO nations. Responsibilities and accomplishments include:o Receiving a ~$9,500 contract from the DoD’s Russia Strategic Initiative to research the current state of Russia’s neurowarfare capabilities and strategy. o Executing special projects at the direction of Yorktown’s president. o Assisting with business strategy, development, and marketing.o Writing, ghostwriting, and editing manuscripts, including books and research articles. Show less

The Jamestown Foundation is a think tank that provides international intelligence, defense, policy, and public consumers with some of the most detailed and insightful analyses of Eurasia available, using only indigenous sources. Its work has attracted a wide variety of high profile board members including former NATO SACEUR General (Ret.) Philip M. Breedlove. In this position, I am able to pitch, research, and publish articles for their Eurasia Daily Monitor, China Brief, and Terrorism Monitor… Show more The Jamestown Foundation is a think tank that provides international intelligence, defense, policy, and public consumers with some of the most detailed and insightful analyses of Eurasia available, using only indigenous sources. Its work has attracted a wide variety of high profile board members including former NATO SACEUR General (Ret.) Philip M. Breedlove. In this position, I am able to pitch, research, and publish articles for their Eurasia Daily Monitor, China Brief, and Terrorism Monitor publications. My articles can be found below the contact form in my profile (https://jamestown.org/analyst/grant-w-turner/). Show less

Shower Stall Studios is an appointment only Cincinnati based recording studio with mobile capabilities, and which deals with unsigned talent. It is run in my off time. Achievements and responsibilities include:o Producing and recording over seven albums and EP’s, spread among over ten local artists and groups. o Small scale marketing, branding, and merchandising. o Live sound and audio-video equipment rental and editing.

CEPA is a think tank concerned with the US’s alliance with European nations, and the challenges they face in the realms of security and democracy. Its guidance is regularly sought by US, NATO, and European officials. As a member of the TDS program in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, my work primarily entails:o Supporting research, interviews, and events relating to the future of NATO, Baltic Sea strategies, and Black Sea strategies. o Writing briefs for our CEO, program… Show more CEPA is a think tank concerned with the US’s alliance with European nations, and the challenges they face in the realms of security and democracy. Its guidance is regularly sought by US, NATO, and European officials. As a member of the TDS program in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, my work primarily entails:o Supporting research, interviews, and events relating to the future of NATO, Baltic Sea strategies, and Black Sea strategies. o Writing briefs for our CEO, program director, and program officers.o Assessing projects for gaps in the research.o Identifying officials and experts we should involve in projects or events.o Proposing and pursuing independent research for publication. Show less

The Jamestown Foundation is a think tank that has long provided intelligence, defense, policy, and public consumers with some of the most detailed and insightful analyses of Eurasia available, using indigenous sources. Its work has attracted a wide variety of high profile board members including former NATO SACEUR General (Ret.) Philip M. Breedlove. Responsibilities included:o Carrying out special projects as directed by the president.---- My primary directive since February was to give… Show more The Jamestown Foundation is a think tank that has long provided intelligence, defense, policy, and public consumers with some of the most detailed and insightful analyses of Eurasia available, using indigenous sources. Its work has attracted a wide variety of high profile board members including former NATO SACEUR General (Ret.) Philip M. Breedlove. Responsibilities included:o Carrying out special projects as directed by the president.---- My primary directive since February was to give the president a daily analytical update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which he often sent to our experts.o Editing articles for our Eurasia Daily Monitor, China Brief, Terrorism Monitor, and Militant Leadership Monitor 3-5 times a week (130+). English is a second language for most analysts. o Writing two anonymous analytical pieces per week (70+) for Stealth War, a China-focused project founded by Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding USAF (Ret.).----My pieces covered a wide variety of political, economic, security, social, and technological developments linked to China.o Identifying and monitoring OSINT on emerging crises (e.g. China’s Himalayan borders, Kazakhstan protests, Russia’s buildup and invasion).o Establishing and regularly disseminating “Grant’s Brief” (a tailored daily roundup of global affairs) to board members, president, and senior fellows.----I was the first and only intern to be asked to create such a brief for distribution, because of its quality, and my gained me accolades from senior military officials and think tank fellows.----Shifted exclusively to Ukraine issues by mid-April.o Assisting with grant reports, VIP events, scheduling, and correspondence.o Gathering data, writing memos and briefs, and creating maps for the president, board, and senior fellows. o Managing and improving our website and social media presence, resulting in a 137% year-on-year increase in page views and ~8,000 new followers.o Training new interns and staff. Show less

Intelligent Waves, LLC. is an intelligence and cyber-security firm that serves clients including the US Special Operations Command. I worked closely with the VP/Chief Strategy Officer (former Delta Force) and his small team. Responsibilities included:o Business intelligence including developing personas and identifying points of contact, competition, threats, challenges, client needs, and conferences.o Working with the team to predict and plan company objectives five years… Show more Intelligent Waves, LLC. is an intelligence and cyber-security firm that serves clients including the US Special Operations Command. I worked closely with the VP/Chief Strategy Officer (former Delta Force) and his small team. Responsibilities included:o Business intelligence including developing personas and identifying points of contact, competition, threats, challenges, client needs, and conferences.o Working with the team to predict and plan company objectives five years out.o Researching and writing white papers, marketing materials, and presentations for the CSO to present to the C-Suite; often on unfamiliar topics.o Though my internship was supposed to end by early December 2021, I continue to help on an ad hoc basis while I work a different full-time internship, until August 2022. That is how awesome the IW Innovation Division team is. Show less

Oversee special projects for The Counseling Source, Inc., a statewide mental health agency. Responsibilities and achievements include:o The creation of content and layouts for the company’s health and wellness app. o The coordination of administrators, content creators, and software engineers.o Researching and executing email marketing and recruitment campaigns via CRM.o The creation of training materials for newly hired staff. o Researching payer sources for third party… Show more Oversee special projects for The Counseling Source, Inc., a statewide mental health agency. Responsibilities and achievements include:o The creation of content and layouts for the company’s health and wellness app. o The coordination of administrators, content creators, and software engineers.o Researching and executing email marketing and recruitment campaigns via CRM.o The creation of training materials for newly hired staff. o Researching payer sources for third party liability.o Processing and releasing service invoices.I was laid off in February 2021, but I still contract as needed. Show less

Dieringer Development Group, LLC. owns a 160,000+ square foot building and leases the space to a variety of small businesses. In addition to co-founding the company and aiding with property acquisition, responsibilities included: o Developing and facilitating the company’s strategies for small business and community development. o Overseeing special projects, including a foray into indoor agricultural technology. o Curating reading materials for the CEO.I moved… Show more Dieringer Development Group, LLC. owns a 160,000+ square foot building and leases the space to a variety of small businesses. In addition to co-founding the company and aiding with property acquisition, responsibilities included: o Developing and facilitating the company’s strategies for small business and community development. o Overseeing special projects, including a foray into indoor agricultural technology. o Curating reading materials for the CEO.I moved a few hours away in October 2019, so I have been less involved, but I retain my titles and consult as needed. Show less