I am National Security Specialist serving in the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. In 2023-24, I served as a Nuclear Graduate Fellow working for the National Nuclear Security Administration in the Office of Stockpile Management. I received BAs in Political Science and International Studies and a MA in International Security from the University of Denver. I am a George Casey Leadership Scholar, and was recognized for exceptional scholarship and leadership during my tenure as a student. Prior to my return to school, I worked in various capacities in Colorado politics, most notably serving as the Chief of Staff for State Representative Barbara McLachlan for two years.