The Fletcher School Tufts University Medford, MA

SUMMARY: U.S. Navy Veteran (TS/SCI) and author with eight years of international experience in organizational strategy, leadership, operational planning, and executive communications, with proven results in improving cognitive diversity in dynamic, elite organizations.

EDUCATION

The Fletcher School | Tufts University Medford, MA

M.A. in Law & Diplomacy Anticipated 2018

Masters thesis on collective memory of female military veterans, and formation of female veteran identity
Concentrations: Gender Analysis in International Studies; Human Security
Coursework Includes: Negotiations; Marketing; Gender Theory; Human Security; Corporate Social Responsibility, Macro/Microeconomics; Civil-Military Relations
Extra-Curricular:Fletcher Veterans (Co-President);International Business Club, Writing Center Tutor

University of Chicago Chicago, IL

A.B. History (with Honors) 2005-2009

HonorsThesis: “The Women’s War: Separate Spheres and Women Soldiers in the American Civil War”
Captain, Ice Hockey Team
Study abroad in New Delhi, India (2008)

Significant Military Courses

Gender Advisor (Nordic Center for Gender in Military Operations)-November 2017
MAGTF CI/HUMINT Course-June 2013
Naval Intelligence Officer Basic Course-November 2010
Officer Candidate School-April 2010

EXPERIENCE

NATO Allied Command Transformation (Assigned through U.S. Navy Reserves) Norfolk, VA

Deputy Gender Advisor(Planned Attendance at GENAD-2, OCT 2017) Apr 2016-Present

Plan, manage, and develop NATO strategy for incorporating gender perspective into Combatting Violent Extremism (CVE), peacebuilding, and strategic communications for combatting radicalization.
Manage communications, education and training, and long term planning for implementation of UNSCR 1325 and the women, peace, and security agenda into NATO command structure as part of strategic NATO Gender Advisor program, incorporating gender mainstreaming to military planning in order to increase mission effectiveness.
Revised Joint Advanced Distributed Learning online Gender Advisor Course, and all strategic-operational, tactical, and pre-deployment training as part of NATO Education and Training review. Training materials accessible by over three million NATO personnel, mandatory for all troops serving in NATO missions.
Lead and develop relationships with international and national partners in Women, Peace, and Security, human resources, and Professional Military Education, in order to increase collaboration for policy development and implementation.

US Navy-Chief of Naval Operations Washington, D.C.

Consultant, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group July 2017-Present

Consult for senior flag officer in the US Navy regarding development of methods for recruitment and retention of female service members, including conducting qualitative and quantitative research, developing internal training regarding unconscious bias, and proposing Congressional legislation.

Independent Consulting Practice Virtual

Analyst & Advisor Mar 2014-Present

Consult with veteran advocacy groups to develop policies supporting servicewomen and veterans, which resulted in two provisions included in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act of 2017
Advise legal industry management consulting firm on crafting strategic messaging and maintaining mission focus.
Advise Congressional and State political leaders in upstate New York to develop platforms on veterans and military, based on feedback from local community. Special focus on- 9/11 and women veterans as advisor for Rep. John Faso (R-NY)

U.S. Navy

Naval Special Warfare Special Reconnaissance Team ONE (SRT-1) San Diego, CA

Intelligence Department Head 2014- 2016

Led, trained, and mentored over 300 special operations forces and intelligence personnel conducting complex, concurrent operations with national-level interest in seven countries, including advisory teams in Iraq.
Responsible for daily administration, operations, and management of 61 personnel, $500K budget and $13M in equipment
Transformedrecruitment process to increase cognitive diversity. In 18-month period, applications increased fourfold, and percentage of women increased from 2% to 30%. Recommendations later adopted and codified by higher headquarters.

Joint Special Operations Task Force-Arabian Peninsula Manama, Bahrain

Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Department Head 2013- 2014

Collaborated with strategic-level leaders in Department of Defense, Department of State and intelligence community to ensure communications between deployed tactical units and national policymakers.
Oversaw establishment of all-women partner force training program, ensuring training of Gulf Cooperation Council female military and police forces while respecting localcustoms.

Amphibious Squadron THREE Worldwide/San Diego, CA

Assistant Intelligence Officer/Division Officer 2010- 2012

Led 12 Sailors and Marines while deployed on USS Peleliu in support of contingency operations in Asia and Middle East.
Volunteered to supporthumanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts following March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

INTERNSHIPS

Bank of America New York, NY

Consultant, Global Diversity & Inclusion Jun-Aug 2017

During 10-week summer internship in Fortune 50 company,collaborated across eight lines of business to develop Military/Veterans Strategy, prioritizing women veterans, student veterans, and tech, to build a competitive advantage in recruitment and retention of employees from the military community.
Constructed curriculum and fact sheets on unconscious bias in the workplace for 200,000 employees globally, with specific focus on “train the trainer” for managers.

United States Department of State New York, NY

Bureau of Consular Affairs Jun-Sep 2008

Engaged daily with public as quality control specialist in Passport Services
Served as Host Country delegate to United Nations Intern Summit in New York.

Vidya via Cross-Cultural Solutions New Delhi

Primary School Teacher Jan-April 2008

NGO Mission statement: Educating and empowering the less privileged through integrated methods and initiating and implementing progressive social change.
Taught students ages 8-11 at a primary school in Munirka slum of New Delhi.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The Fletcher School-“Women in National Security” Fall 2017

Teaching fellow for Dr. Michele Malvesti in seminar examining key issues in national security and global affairs through the lens of gender, placing a specific emphasis on the role of women in peace, war, intelligence, leadership, and governance.

The Fletcher School-Graduate Writing Center 2016-Present

Teach academic writing to Masters and PhD-level students, including outlining, composition, and citations. Students include both native speakers and ESL students at all stages of the drafting process.

Department of Defense-Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator 2011-2014

Complete and instruct minimum 40 hours/year of training to all uniformed military members in tactical unit to raise awareness of bystander intervention techniques and proper sexual assault reporting procedures.
Victim Advocate on-call for victims of sexual assault for a minimum 45 hours/year.

PUBLICATIONS

Professional/Academic Journals:

“Militarizing Cultural Change: Understanding Resistance to Women in Combat Jobs.” International Feminist Journal Of Politics (Revised & Resubmitted, October 2017)
“The Imperative of Incorporating Gender Perspectives into Intelligence.” Proceedings, US Naval Institute Press (Submitted July 2017)
“Jim Webb Was Wrong, And Still Is,” Proceedings, US Naval Institute Press, May 2017.
“Forgotten Pioneers: Women Who Paved the Way for Combat Integration,” Proceedings, US Naval Institute Press, December 2016.
“The First Women in SOF: Women Operatives in the OSS and SOE as a Framework for the Modern Enabler,” Joint Special Operations University-2015 Special Operations Essays, JSOU Press, May 2015.

Online Publications:

Task & Purpose, Columnist, May 2014-Present. News and culture website geared toward “the next great generation of American veterans.”Select articles include:
“Forging a Way Forward: Accountability in the Corps after the “Marines United” Scandal
“10 Must-Read Books about Women in the Military” 9 April 2017
“How We Changed the Negative Perception of Female Sailors in my Unit” 18 March 2017
“How Female Officers Forced the Navy to Back Down on Uniform Changes” 21 Jan 2017
“What it’s Like Celebrating Hanukkah on Deployment.” 24 Dec 2016
“Why Everyone Benefits When Male Leaders Mentor Women” 14 Nov 2016
“Veteran Caregivers can be Men, but Nobody Recognizes That.” 31 Oct 2016
“How to Help the Local Reps the VA Depends On.” 23 Sep 2016
“Why I Never Deployed to Iraq.” 20 July 2016.
“How the Cost of Officer Uniforms Demonstrates Gender Equality in the Navy.” 27 Apr 2016
“Should the Muslim Cadet at the Citadel Be Allowed to Wear the Hijab?” 20 Apr 2016
“It’s Time We Require Women to Register for the Draft.” 28 Dec 2015
“AmericanWomen Who Served in Combat Before You Were Born.” 11 Nov 2015
“The Navy’s Uniform Changes Are Anything But Gender Neutral.” 14 Oct 2015
“4 Reasons I Am Resigning my Commission as a Naval Officer.” 18 Apr 2015
“Why More Women Need to Share Their Experiences.” 14 Jan 2015
“What the Civil War Teaches Us About Women in Combat.” 10 Nov 2014
“The Navy’s Retention Plans are Improvements, but Still Not Enough.” 18 Sep 2014
“What My Time in the Military Taught Me About Happiness” 4 Sep 2014
“How a Liberal Arts Degree Made Me a Better Naval Officer” 6 Aug 2014
“How I Learned to Embrace the Fear Associated with Back-to-Back Deployments” 23 July 2014
“What do the Classics Have to Do with the Modern Warfighter?” 8 July 2014
“11 Countries, 3 Deployments, 4 Years, Here’s What I Kept” 13 May 2014
Business Insider
“It’s the Friendships Forged on Deployment That Make Me Miss Being Away,” 6 June 2014.

AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & HONORS

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2016-2018

Full Academic Scholarship

Pat Tillman Foundation-Tillman Scholar 2016-2018

Founded in 2004, the Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academicscholarships –building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others.

Jewish War Veterans, National Achievement Program August 2016

Winner, Leon Brooks Memorial Grant/Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute, Naval History Contest August 2016

Winner, U.S. Naval Institute annual essay contest for “Forgotten Pioneers”, to be published in Proceedings magazine, December 2016

Navy Commendation Medal (twice) Mar 2016,Jul 2014

2016-For meritorious service while serving as Special Reconnaissance Team One Analysis & Targeting Troop Commander in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Resolute Support
2014-For meritorious service while serving as Crisis Response Element and Joint Special Operations Task Force-Arabian Peninsula Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Officer.

Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict Essay Contest May 2015

Honoree, “The First Women in SOF: Women Operatives in the OSS and SOE as a Framework for the Modern Enabler.”

Navy Achievement Medal Dec 2012

For professional achievement while serving as Amphibious Squadron THREE Assistant Intelligence Officer.

Alpha Phi Omega, “Leader of the Year” Award May 2009

Recognized as the most outstanding leader for academic year 2008-2009 in for service in Region IX (Midwest) with Alpha Phi Omega national service organization.

University of Chicago-Departmental Honors May 2009

Honors awared for Bachelor’s thesis on women soldiers in the American Civil War
Nominated for Anna M. and George N. Barnard Prize in American History

University of Chicago Student Leadership Awards (Nominee) May 2009

Campus Life and Leadership Award

For fostering of a positive campus environment, enhancement of the quality of student life, and work to maintain a continuity of leadership.

Howell Murray Alumni Association Award

One of the College's highest honors, this award recognizes graduating seniors who have made outstanding contributions to the University through co-curricular activities.

CONFERENCES

Presented

NATO System Analysis & Studies “Integration of Women into Combat Units”, February 2018 (Invited)
Naval War College, Conference on Women, Peace, and Security, “Incorporating Gender Perspective into Intelligence,” 2017
Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium (JWLS), “Speak Up: Finding Your Voice Through ‘Adversity’”, 2017. JWLS, held annually, is the largest convention of military women in the world.
NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives Annual Conference, presented on behalf of Maritime Syndicate, 2017
Athena Conference, US Naval Academy. “Forgotten Pioneers: Women Who Paved the Way for Combat Integration”, 2016. Conference celebrated 40 years of women at the service academies and focused on professional development of female military officers.
US Navy Special Warfare Joint Intelligence Symposium, 2015

Attended

European Conference on Politics and Gender (ECPG), 2017
International Studies Association (ISA), February 2017
Fletcher Gender Conference, December 2016

ASSOCIATIONS

International Studies Association
Women in International Security
Student Veterans of America
American Women Veterans
Alpha Phi Omega
US Naval Institute

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: French, Hindi
NATO Secret Security Clearance current until 2020
Hobbies: Writing, skiing, ice hockey, scuba diving, travel