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Chicago, IL, US

Founder, executive editor, and chief content officer of travel company focused on creating genuine experiences and sharing quality information with readers. Website offers well-researched recommendations for popular travel destinations, particularly US national parks. We also offer custom trip itineraries.

Staff writer and newsletter editor for DC-focused satire site. Write satirical headlines and articles for audience of 11k followers and manage public relations strategy.

Manage production for the Chutzpod! podcast from end to end, including research and episode/narrative development, booking, recording and continuity, business development and grant writing, and communications strategy and marketing. I manage and develop the listener community, our social media channels, and co-write the Chutzpod! Substack, Chutzstack.

Washington, DC, US

I taught and coached improvisational comedy to adults, ranging from the fundamentals of listening and agreement to more advanced techniques. I particularly focus on teamwork and support, recognizing and building patterns, embracing creativity and play, and punching up. I created my own curriculum for workshops and classes.

Washington, DC, US

I oversaw the recruitment, training, scheduling, and management processes for 160 volunteers and paid front of house and technical operatives. During my tenure, I expanded the volunteer program, including incentives; created a standard for training; developed documentation and checklists; and increased volunteer retention.

Reston, Virginia, US

Researched, wrote, and published analytical products on malign foreign influence, disinformation, media manipulation, and interference in US operations and elections. Built the Iran/MENA portfolio from scratch, and lead my office's research and analysis on issues related to transnational repression. Supported building trust and safety in digital.

2019-2020 cohort of fellowsWrote and published original research articles on U.S.-Turkish relations, primarily focused on national security, diplomacy, and democracy.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US

Analyst specializing in national security research, supply chain risk management, and foreign investment security. Performed open-source research and wrote reports on critical Navy suppliers and potential supply chain threats.

Served as a case manager for the DoD's Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) office. Researched and analyzed the national security threat and risk of foreign companies buying American companies, drafted risk-based analysis reports, and worked with the interagency committee to get transactions approved or blocked.

Arlington, VA, US

Performed analytical and programmatic support to the Department of Defense’s Defense Science Board, and provided technical editing expertise for Board reports, written products, and website c

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Competitively selected to participate in monthly forums with foreign policy experts to discuss issues in modern democracy. Authored report on cyber operations' impact on democracy.

Arlington, VA, US

Served the Department of Defense's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Development Program. I led STEM outreach and education programs focusing on teachers and K-12 students in the DoD investment portfolio. Developed strategy and worked on interagency efforts to promote STEM careers.

Arlington, VA, US

Supported the National Defense University's Program on Irregular Warfare performing qualitative research on national security topics, including terrorism, historical analysis of warfare, and counterinsurgency.

US

Collected and analyzed information from many open sources on pressing national security problems. Developed analysis through synthesized news, unclassified reports, expert testimony, and social media. Primarily focused on ISIS's power and strategy, and contributed to research on big data and social media, cybersecurity, cross-platform deterrence, and.

Cambridge, MA, US

Served as the Taubman Center's staff assistant; assisted in managing the Center's daily operations. Planned, marketed, and executed events (including three annual advisory board meetings); supported the work of then Center director Ed Glaeser, including managing his calendar and travel arrangements, and edited and proofed his academic and public writing.

Boston, MA, US

Supported a team of six, including an executive director, to: complete solicitations, track and record activities for benchmarking purposes, draft and edit correspondence and proposal materials, organize and manage calendars, work within databases to create and maintain accurate and clean data, and complete research projects on potential funding prospects.

Master’S Degree, International Relations And National Security Studies

Middle Eastern Studies

B.S., Political Communication