A&AS Project Lead - Proliferation Prevention

• Jan 2023 - Present

Advisory & Assistance Services Project Lead in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Directorate: Proliferation Prevention Program. Advisory & Assistance Services Project Lead in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Directorate: Proliferation Prevention Program.

Project Lead - Warfighter and Homeland Integration

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Project Lead for Warfighter and Homeland Integration (WHI) supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) Program. Assist in the development, planning, management, and execution of Joint Task Force (JTF) scenario-based experiments where Warfighters interact with novel, integrated, DTRA S&T Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Defense technologies aligned to their prioritized future operational needs.

Project Lead - Biological Threat Reduction

• Oct 2019 - May 2022

As a Project Lead supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction program (BTRP), it is my duty to provide wide-ranging and comprehensive support in the planning and execution of international biological preparedness and response exercises and trainings; in close coordination with the U.S. Government (USG), international partners, and Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include:- Independently lead project execution through entire lifecycle of the engagement- Development and drafting of implementation plans, after action reporting documents, and briefs- Coordinate and track large scale event logistics and logistics management- Facilitate and coordinate meetings with team members, interagency partners, and training event stakeholders- Develop and manage complex schedules for event planning and execution milestones- Provide on-site event management and implementation during developed training, workshop, and exercise efforts Show less

Senior Task Lead - Science Engagement Team

• May 2019 - Oct 2019

As a Senior Task Lead supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction program (BTRP), it is my duty to provide wide-ranging and comprehensive support in the planning and execution of international biological preparedness and response exercises and trainings; in close coordination with the U.S. Government (USG), international partners, and Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include:- Development and drafting of implementation plans, after action reporting documents, and briefs- Coordinate and track large scale event logistics and logistics management- Facilitate and coordinate meetings with team members, interagency partners, and training event stakeholders- Develop and manage complex schedules for event planning and execution milestones- Provide on-site event management and implementation during developed training, workshop, and exercise efforts Show less

CBRN Program Analyst II - DTRA CBRN Preparedness Program - Task Lead: Ukraine, Moldova

• Nov 2018 - May 2019

As a member of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Explosive (CBRNE) team, I assist & provide support for research, experimentation, and analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in its mission to combat weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including developing and executing training and exercise events on consequence management and CBRN effects. Other specific tasks, roles, and responsibilities include:- Task lead for Ukraine and Moldova (EUCOM)- Coordinate with Partner Nations (PN) to assess their Combating WMD (C-WMD) capability- Develop demonstrations and workshops for domestic and international interagency CBRNE response and recovery efforts for partner nations under EUCOM- Write and facilitate country-specific CBRNE curriculum, primarily to ensure the successful execution of events and engagements at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels- Address PN emergency preparedness and disaster response needs, in accordance with the Country Engagement Plan (CEP)- Create instructional programs and workshops (titled periods of instruction) that address objectives to fulfill identified requirements specific to the country- Manage teams of analysts, subject matter experts, and sub-contractors to plan and execute events- Address potential gaps and inconsistencies within PN CBRN preparedness capabilities. Provide analytical and logistical support for events and engagements specific to the partner nation and develop and deliver After-Action Reports (AARs) and Trip Reports upon event completion- Collaborate with U.S. interagency and partner nation stakeholders to design and execute customized training content, logistics, and assessments for disaster preparedness incident response capabilities - Furnish the training and equipment needed to detect, deter and investigate WMD incidents Show less

CWMD Exercise Analyst II

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

Exercise Planner in support of the CWMD Crisis Response and Security Cooperation Exercise Branch within the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Preparedness Program (CP2) of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Tasked with many aspects of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) of exercise planning: Logistical Support, Scenario Development, Authoring Situation Manuals and After Action Reports. I have assisted in the planning and execution of various Discussion Based exercises in the realm of CBRN preparedness and Emergency/Crisis Management both domestically and internationally. In addition to exercise planning and development, I facilitate various CBRN response training efforts around the globe. Show less

CWMD Exercise Analyst

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

Exercise Planner in support of the CWMD Crisis Response and Security Cooperation Exercise Branch within the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Preparedness Program (CP2) of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Tasked with many aspects of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) of exercise planning: Logistical Support, Scenario Development, Authoring Situation Manuals and After Action Reports. I have assisted in the planning and execution of various Discussion Based exercises in the realm of CBRN preparedness and Emergency/Crisis Management both domestically and internationally. In addition to exercise planning and development, I facilitate various CBRN response training efforts around the globe. Show less

CBRN Exercise Analyst - Defense Threat Reduction Agency

• Mar 2017 - May 2018

Exercise Planner in support of the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Preparedness Program (CP2) of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Tasked with many aspects of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) of exercise planning: Logistical Support, Scenario Development, Authoring Situation Manuals and After Action Reports. I have assisted in the planning and execution of various Discussion Based exercises in the realm of CBRN preparedness and Emergency/Crisis Management both domestically and internationally. In addition to exercise planning and development, I facilitate various CBRN response training efforts around the globe. Show less

Associate Global Security Researcher - DTRA CBEP

• May 2016 - Mar 2017

- Provide Contract support to Defense Threat Reduction Agent Cooperative Biological Engagement Program- Research international biological threats and provide analysis- Assist in drafting of After Action Reports for country engagements- Fill out Public Affairs forms for public release of documents- Research subject matter: Biosecurity, Biosurveillance, Biosafety- Assist in CLS/CCR planning for travel to foreign countries- Support DTRA Cooperative Biological Engagement Program- Leadership role over 3 research Interns- Contract support and planning- Accompany DTRA personnel and assist with engagements including traveling to foreign countries (Philippines) Show less

Global Security Researcher - DTRA CBEP

• Jun 2015 - May 2016

- Provide Contract support to Defense Threat Reduction Agent Cooperative Biological Engagement Program- Research international biological threats and provide analysis- Assist in drafting of After Action Reports for country engagements- Fill out Public Affairs forms for public release of documents- Research subject matter: Biosecurity, Biosurveillance, Biosafety- Assist in CLS/CCR planning for travel to foreign countries

Legislative Aide

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Tasked with handling a variety of responsibilities: drafting correspondence, maintaining a database of Political/legislative history, drafting legislative alerts, assisting members of our organization with staying in contact with their representatives, attending Congressional/Senate hearings, providing breakdowns of legislation, analyzing and interpreting legislation, drafting legislative support, staying up to date with current legislation, lobbying support for legislation beneficial to the Veterans of America. Show less

Aide

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

Intern

• Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

Intern/Temporary Staff member of Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo's Washington DC office. Handled many responsibilities that included talking to constituents and forwarding calls based on particular Issues. Also handled the drafting of correspondence. Tasked with researching and developing reports for potential issues. Asked to represent the office at meetings/briefings of caucuses. Lead tours and escorted constituents around Capitol Hill.