- Ph.D. Candidate at the International University of Japan's Graduate School of International Relations- Independent International Affairs Strategist focusing on NE Asian Security and Japanese Politics

- Supported alliance management activities for the Headquarters, four service components, the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, and Japan’s Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Security Secretariat, and Joint Staff- Provided 24/7 coverage as the USFJ Incident and Accident Officer, serving as the primary liaison to U.S. Embassy and Government of Japan for over 100,000 SOFA members- Served as USFJ’s trilateral affairs action officer, coordinating meetings and policy decisions… Show more - Supported alliance management activities for the Headquarters, four service components, the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, and Japan’s Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Security Secretariat, and Joint Staff- Provided 24/7 coverage as the USFJ Incident and Accident Officer, serving as the primary liaison to U.S. Embassy and Government of Japan for over 100,000 SOFA members- Served as USFJ’s trilateral affairs action officer, coordinating meetings and policy decisions with U.S., Japan, Australia, and Republic of Korea governments in support of Secretary of Defense priorities- Provided political-military briefings to the Commander, U.S. Forces, Japan and the U.S. Ambassador, and crafted policy and information papers for dissemination across the Headquarters, its components, PACOM, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense Show less

Dual Coded Officer in the following areas of expertise:- Regional Affairs Strategy (International Relations and National Security Policy)- Aircraft Maintenance (Large Unit Personnel and Equipment Management)

Completed internships and independent research in the following Government of Japan offices:- First North America Division, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Air Staff Office, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Ministry of Defense- Office of the Honorable Shigeru Ishiba, Member of the House of Representatives, National Diet- Office of the Honorable Masahisa Sato, Member of the House of Councillors, National Diet- Strategic Planning Office, Defense Policy… Show more Completed internships and independent research in the following Government of Japan offices:- First North America Division, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Air Staff Office, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Ministry of Defense- Office of the Honorable Shigeru Ishiba, Member of the House of Representatives, National Diet- Office of the Honorable Masahisa Sato, Member of the House of Councillors, National Diet- Strategic Planning Office, Defense Policy Division, Defense Policy Bureau, Ministry of Defense- Joint Staff Office, Japan Self-Defense Force, Ministry of Defense Show less

- Led 198 Active Duty, Air National Guard, and United Kingdom Royal Air Force technicians from nine career fields in generating over 2,800 combat and 500 training sorties a year- Oversaw the maintenance of 30 aircraft and support equipment worth $171 million, supporting flying for four major commands, the Air National Guard, and Royal Air Force- Planned and executed flying/maintenance schedules for training, Operation NEW DAWN, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, and test operations, briefing… Show more - Led 198 Active Duty, Air National Guard, and United Kingdom Royal Air Force technicians from nine career fields in generating over 2,800 combat and 500 training sorties a year- Oversaw the maintenance of 30 aircraft and support equipment worth $171 million, supporting flying for four major commands, the Air National Guard, and Royal Air Force- Planned and executed flying/maintenance schedules for training, Operation NEW DAWN, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, and test operations, briefing Wing leadership daily on status- Managed 24/7 manpower coverage, purchased supplies and equipment, reviewed maintenance indicators, and monitored unit training requirements Show less

- Led 78 Airmen, 23 Civilians in generating 928 unmanned aerial system combat sorties (over 13,600 flying hours in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM)- Oversaw maintenance of 19 unmanned aircraft and associated sensor systems valued at over $285M- Orchestrated compound security for over 150 personnel, training 73 airmen on ground defense and managing the construction of 11 security positions- Managed manpower, logistics, and communications requirements for key support to low… Show more - Led 78 Airmen, 23 Civilians in generating 928 unmanned aerial system combat sorties (over 13,600 flying hours in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM)- Oversaw maintenance of 19 unmanned aircraft and associated sensor systems valued at over $285M- Orchestrated compound security for over 150 personnel, training 73 airmen on ground defense and managing the construction of 11 security positions- Managed manpower, logistics, and communications requirements for key support to low density/high demand combat assets Show less

- Led, organized, and trained 267 technicians from eight career fields in a geographically separated and consolidated maintenance squadron- Oversaw maintenance of 17 search and rescue aircraft valued over $468 million- Managed an annual 2,999 flying hour program for Rescue, Training, and Test operations- Ensured rapid mobilization and global deployment of forces for search and rescue missions

- Led the deployment of 43 personnel to forward operating base in support of Combat Search and Rescue and Casualty Evacuation Operations- Oversaw the maintenance of 4 HH-60G helicopters and associated equipment valued at over $108M- Maintained 2,900 hours of unbroken alert capability, providing for the successful rescue of 614 civilian and military personnel from combat- Masterminded expansion of the Camp Bastion airfield, drafting the design, managing the construction personnel… Show more - Led the deployment of 43 personnel to forward operating base in support of Combat Search and Rescue and Casualty Evacuation Operations- Oversaw the maintenance of 4 HH-60G helicopters and associated equipment valued at over $108M- Maintained 2,900 hours of unbroken alert capability, providing for the successful rescue of 614 civilian and military personnel from combat- Masterminded expansion of the Camp Bastion airfield, drafting the design, managing the construction personnel, and repurposing existing expeditionary airfield matting resources to increase the capacity of HH-60G operating area by 20% at no additional cost to the U.S. Government Show less

- Led 63 maintenance technicians across 23 career fields supporting an annual 4,000 flying hour program for Air Force Combat Search and Rescue assets- Stood up the brand new "Maintenance Flight," managing the outfitting of 3 new buildings, planning layout of 10,000 square feet of operating space, and coordinating the move of unit personnel and equipment- Spearheaded off-station search and rescue training, liaising with requisite agencies, planning logistics, managing resources for six… Show more - Led 63 maintenance technicians across 23 career fields supporting an annual 4,000 flying hour program for Air Force Combat Search and Rescue assets- Stood up the brand new "Maintenance Flight," managing the outfitting of 3 new buildings, planning layout of 10,000 square feet of operating space, and coordinating the move of unit personnel and equipment- Spearheaded off-station search and rescue training, liaising with requisite agencies, planning logistics, managing resources for six aircraft and over 50 personnel, and leading the deployment effort- Responsible for the Squadron's Compliance Inspections Program, leading internal inspection teams and providing fixes for existing deficiencies for 361-personnel, 18 aircraft unit Show less