Research Areas:
Violent Groups and Movements Individual Behavior Counterterrorism Risk CommunicationTopics:
Conflict Management and Negotiation Crisis Communication and Management Emergency Preparedness and Management Global Security Group Behavior Homeland Security Education and Training Leadership in Violent Extremist Organizations Political Conflict and Violence Red Teaming Risk Management Scenario Planning and Forecasting Security Policy Terrorism Trends Violence Adoption and DesistanceBackground
Education:
- University of Maryland, B.A./M.P.P., with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Experience:
- Researcher, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), 2021 - Present
- Policy & Research Program Director, ICONS Project, 2013 - 2021
- Simulation Developer, ICONS Project, Center for International Development and Conflict Management, 2009 - 2021
- Department of Government and Politics, University of Maryland, 2009 - Present