Washington, District of Columbia, United States
GAO Assistant Director with two decades of experience leading high-impact, congressionally mandated reviews of national defense strategy, readiness, and operations. Known for delivering strategic oversight that shaped defense posture and informed congressional decision-making on some of the nation's most complex security challenges — including Indo-Pacific deterrence, DoD operations at the southern border, Special Operations Forces, and operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Ukraine. After 21 years of federal service, I concluded this chapter in 2026 and remain committed to service, leadership, and contributing to what comes next.
Led high-performing, multidisciplinary teams — comprising policy analysts, attorneys, economists, and technical experts — to deliver in-depth, nonpartisan reviews of national security and defense programs for Congress. - Specialized in oversight of U.S. Special Operations Forces, strategic posture in the Pacific, and military assistance to Ukraine. - Drove investigations that influenced policy, shaped legislation, and enhanced defense readiness and operational effectiveness. - Collaborated with senior DOD officials, Hill staff, and interagency stakeholders to assess program performance, resource alignment, and force employment. - Led GAO's reviews of the DOD operational support to the southern border, the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, Comprehensive Review of SOF, and readiness challenges stemming from U.S. military assistance to Ukraine.
• Led congressional investigations on a wide range of defense topics including: Detainee medical care at Guantánamo Bay; Special Operations Forces’ utilization and readiness; Efficacy of force management levels in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria; Allocation of strike and ISR assets to Operation Inherent Resolve; Training and equipping of moderate Syrian opposition forces; Advising and assisting Afghan security forces; and the transition of lead security responsibility in Afghanistan. • Apply a wide range of analytical methods - to assess and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of complex government programs and processes. • Develop policy recommendations based on research, analysis and evaluation to respond to requests and mandates from U.S. Congress. • Act as point of contact to congressional committee staff to help develop key areas of legislation and inform authorizations and appropriations.