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Professional Experience
March 2024 - Present
Biophysics-Based Health Educator &
Certified Quantum Biology Health Practitioner
Developed educational resources and personalized health strategies, applying principles of quantum and circadian biology to promote health and well-being.
Conducted research on light, mitochondrial health, redox potential, exclusion zone water, deuterium, and the electromagnetic spectrum, translating complex information into actionable strategies for clients.
Delivered lectures, participated in podcasts, and authored guides to promote awareness of decentralized, affordable, and accessible solutions for supporting health.
July 2021 - July 2023
Senior Privacy Program Manager
Cybersecurity Senior Advisor
VENABLE LLP
Spearheaded the development and execution of a transformative user data privacy safeguard program for a Fortune 50 tech client, ensuring compliance with global data privacy laws.
Managed data scraping incident escalations for a Fortune 50 company, streamlining processes and fostering cross-functional collaboration to efficiently resolve cases.
Advised on complex data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including Bitcoin, blockchain analysis, and cryptocurrency ransom payments, strengthening the client’s investigative and response capabilities.
February 2018 - July 2021
Open Source Intelligence Analyst & Investigator
LINK ANALYSIS
Conducted complex investigations into political disinformation campaigns, demonstrating acute awareness of geopolitical dynamics and supporting international litigation.
Developed innovative methodologies to detect and analyze inauthentic coordinated behavior online, leading to the suspension of thousands of bot accounts and the mitigation of political manipulation efforts.
Synthesized extensive investigative findings into comprehensive reports and link charts, delivering actionable intelligence to legal teams and high-level government stakeholders in geopolitically sensitive contexts.
October 2016 - January 2018
Senior Intelligence Analyst & Program Manager
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Pioneered an OSINT program, establishing intelligence protocols and integrating cutting-edge software tools to bolster security for high-profile clients and international events.
Produced extensive intelligence reports, from detailed weekly briefs to immediate threat assessments, leveraging insights from surface, deep, and dark web monitoring to guide preemptive actions against potential threats to national security and public figures.
Reinforced operational security for significant events by merging OSINT capabilities with physical security strategies, markedly improving response times and situational awareness of ground security teams.
August 2014 - October 2016
Mediterranean Regional Subject Matter Expert
PROSOL (MARINE CORPS UNIVERSITY CTR)
Instructed over 4,000 Marines in 100+ interdisciplinary pre-deployment briefings, significantly enhancing cultural intelligence and preparedness for various mission-sets.
Developed and taught 15+ specialized courses on countries and regions across the Central Command (CENTCOM), European Command (EUCOM), and Africa Command (AFRICOM) Areas of Responsibility, enhancing the operational knowledge of military personnel.
Taught a specialized course on the Levant for an audience of international military officers attending the Expeditionary Warfare School, focusing on key regional conflicts and crises including the rise of the Islamic State, the Syrian War, the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the plights of refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Created innovative curriculum on irregular migration and refugees, shedding light on record-breaking humanitarian crises in the world’s most perilous maritime migration routes.
November 2013 - August 2014
Mediterranean Analyst
NAVANTI GROUP
Produced in-depth weekly analytical reports for Special Operations forces, offering critical insights into terrorism, foreign fighter transit, and regional security threats.
Managed a team of nine researchers across four countries, coordinating information collection and analysis to guide operational decisions.
Crafted and executed non-leading surveys to gauge local perspectives on geopolitical dynamics, pinpointing pivotal concerns and cultural flashpoints.
Education
2012 | summa cum laude
M.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
2012 | pass with distinction
M.A. Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
2011 | cum laude
B.A. Communication and Culture Studies
Minor in Biological Sciences
Minor in International Spanish
Minor in Social & Behavioral Studies
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Professional Education & Certifications
October 2023
Certification | Applied Quantum Biology
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED QUANTUM BIOLOGY
May 2023
Certification | Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
December 2022
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Advocate Training
KISS THE GROUND
December 2021
Certificate | Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
February 2019
Open Source Investigations Workshop
BELLINGCAT
December 2018
IBM i2 Analyst’s Notebook Complete Course
BLUE FUSION TECHNOLOGIES