Forward-thinking strategic executive, with in-depth experience leading diverse domestic and global US foreign policy and defense initiatives. Recognized for the ability to transcend stereotypes, cultivate cohesive strategic partnerships, create opportunities, set standards, and deliver high-impact results and solutions that exceed expectations.-- Build high-performing teams and operations that achieve objectives in high-risk situations and challenging environments. Train, develop, and mentor personnel; and institute programs and initiatives that encourage diversity, resiliency, retention, and employee morale.-- Forge innovative solutions that overcome the status quo. Advise and aid transition of emergent technologies to disrupt the current defense environment.-- Deliver results and galvanize cross-functional collaboration from disparate organizations, stakeholders, and audiences through rapport-building, transparent communications, and commitment to excellence. -- Develop and execute strategic and industrial plans and budget planning that understand and balance current and future organizational needs to support long-term strategies; advocate, defend, and lobby to gain support.-- Analyze, formulate and advise on US Defense Strategy and Indo-Pacific military and geo-political issues; develop compelling rationale for requirements and programs; provide substantial policy insights.