LegiStorm

Biographical

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder - PhD, political science and government (2013-2015)

  Activities and notes: Instructor of record; Presidents Leadership Class, teaching fellow; teaching assistant

• University of Colorado Boulder - MA, political science (2011-2013)

  Activities and notes: Student Veterans of America, chapter president

• U.S. Naval War College - MA, national security and strategic studies (2009-2011)

  Activities and notes: Research assistant

• Carleton College - BA, political science, international relations, cum laude (1996-2000)

• Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, Tenn.) - High school diploma (1990-1996)

Employment History

• Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (Sept. 2020-Jan. 2021)

  Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries

• U.S. Department of State (March 2018-Sept. 2020)

  Deputy Assistant Secretary

• Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Oct. 2015-March 2018)
  Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)

  Professional Staff Member

• RAND Corp. (June 2014-Oct. 2015)

  Adjunct Professional

• Office of the Director of National Intelligence (April 2010-Aug. 2010)

  SHARP Participant

Associated Organizations

• American Political Science Association (Aug. 2014-)

Military History

• U.S. Navy (Aug. 2003-Oct. 2011)

  Intelligence Officer

Awards and Honors:

• Navy Commendation Medal (Oct. 2011)

• Joint Commendation Medal (Jan. 2008)

• Navy Achievement Medal (Aug. 2007)

• Navy Achievement Medal (Aug. 2005)

Activities and Interests

• Languages: French (limited working proficiency), Mandarin Chinese (professional working proficiency)
  

Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2017 costing $2,434

See map of trips

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a staffer:

Congressional Salary