Kendall Seketa
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Credentials
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200-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Yoga District, LLC www.yogadistrict.com
Experience
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Gravity Research
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, New Product Strategy
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Managing Director
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
Leading National Journal's transition into reputation and risk management services, managing multiple product teams that support Fortune 500 executives in navigating reputational risks associated with the growing expectations that corporations lead on social issues. Serves as a strategic advisor to leading Fortune 500 executives while driving National Journal's pursuit of new research and insights products. This transition culminated in the launch of Gravity Research (formerly National Journal Research) in May 2023, solidifying the company's evolution into a leading policy and reputational risk insights firm. Show less
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Senior Director, New Products & Consulting
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
Responsible for National Journal Research's development of new products and expansion into new markets, including NSI's support for the government contracting market, our new PAC Vetting Service, and our new research in support of corporations engaging on social issues. Leads a team of analysts refining and shaping NSI products in addition to NSI's growth strategy to scale new offerings.
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Director of Research & Consulting, Network Science Initiative
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Feb 2020 - Jan 2021
Managed a team of analysts supporting the government contracting market with in-depth research into emerging technologies and their impact on national security or fed-civ priorities.
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Practice Lead, Network Science Initiative
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Apr 2019 - Feb 2020
Oversaw the Network Science Initiative's work supporting government contractors in strategic planning or around must-win contracts. Managed the entire lifecycle of support from prospecting and initial sale to delivery of the final research product.
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Senior Analyst, Network Science Initiative
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Lead the Network Science Initiative's support for government contractors operating across federal defense and civilian markets.
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Policy Analyst
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
Conducted in-depth policy research for major corporations and federal contractors with a focus on emerging debates in health policy and the intersection of defense and technology. Recent projects have covered topics such as human gene editing, Medicaid drug pricing, the legality of plaintiff-attorney advertising, and artificial intelligence uptake in the U.S. Military and commercial sectors.
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Yoga District, LLC www.yogadistrict.com
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Washington, DC
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Yoga Instructor
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2023
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Sep 2016 - Nov 2017
Supported clients in the federal health market using in-depth knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and the Federally-facilitated Marketplace. Supported clients in the federal health market using in-depth knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and the Federally-facilitated Marketplace.
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USAID
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Virtual Student Intern, President's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Conducted research and drafted briefing reports on YALI private sector partner vetting, entrepreneurship in Africa, and youth leadership and workforce development. Tracked business and political trends in Africa to recommend industries and companies to pursue as YALI partners. Held interviews with selected African youth leaders to develop impact stories to track USAID's progress in promoting grassroots leadership and democratic change. Conducted research and drafted briefing reports on YALI private sector partner vetting, entrepreneurship in Africa, and youth leadership and workforce development. Tracked business and political trends in Africa to recommend industries and companies to pursue as YALI partners. Held interviews with selected African youth leaders to develop impact stories to track USAID's progress in promoting grassroots leadership and democratic change.
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Advisory Board
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United States
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Health Policy Intern
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Attended Congressional hearings and briefings regarding legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act, ICD-10's, and Medicaid reform and expansion Researched innovative healthcare delivery solutions as part of the State Innovation Model, drafting policy briefs for company use in advising member hospitals on Medicare and Medicaid payment methods Achieved certification in the Principles of Project Management Attended Congressional hearings and briefings regarding legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act, ICD-10's, and Medicaid reform and expansion Researched innovative healthcare delivery solutions as part of the State Innovation Model, drafting policy briefs for company use in advising member hospitals on Medicare and Medicaid payment methods Achieved certification in the Principles of Project Management
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Education
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NYU Stern School of Business
Executive MBA -
The College of William and Mary
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Philosophy