Katherine Kirk Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Manager in Oliver Wyman's Aerospace & Defense practice

Avascent is the leading strategy and management consulting firm serving clients operating in government-driven markets such as defense, aerospace, healthcare, IT, and cybersecurity. Working with corporate leaders and financial investors, Avascent delivers sophisticated, fact-based solutions in the areas of strategic growth, value capture, and mergers and acquisition support. With deep sector expertise, analytically rigorous consulting methodologies, and a uniquely flexible service model, Avascent provides clients with the insights and advice they need to succeed in highly demanding customer environments.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Analyzed the impact and effectiveness of state-sponsored propaganda and disinformation surrounding the Syrian Civil War

Served as the teaching assistant for two economics courses: Microeconomics for International and Public Affairs and Macroeconomics for International and Public Affairs; taught weekly recitations to groups of up to 60 students on complex economic concepts including: market equilibrium, consumer and producer theory, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and business cycles

Washington D.C.

Among other duties, drafted and updated briefing papers for the Secretary of State's diplomatic calls and July 2016 trip to Moscow; served as the control officer organizing briefings and consultations for upper level diplomats returning to the United States, including the US Ambassador to Russia.

New Haven, Ct

Tutored fellow Yale undergraduate students in game theory.

Researched speakers and program topics in the area of foreign policy; drafted speeches and articles. Contributed to event planning and office functions, including working on the organization’s yearly publication, Guide to Women Leaders.

Masters In International Relations, International Security Policy

Activities and Societies: 2018-2019 Pennar Fellow (for studies on the Baltics), 2017-2018 International Fellows Program, 2018 New York.

Bachelor'S Degree, Global Affairs, Graduated Cum Laude With Distinction In The Major

Activities and Societies: Yale's International Relations Association (YIRA), The New Blue of Yale, Whim 'n Rhythm, Yale Drama Coalition.

High School, Graduated As A Cum Laude Scholar With Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Society, Model United Nations, The Holton-Arms Literary Magazine: Scroll (editor in chief), Thespians.