About me

I'm a defense analyst at RAND focused on AI safety and security. I have expertise in air and missile defense, nuclear weapons, and wargaming, and contributed to projects on military space and defense industry. Previously, I worked at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for seven years, rising from intern to deputy director. I hold an M.A. in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. in International Relations & Arabic from Tufts University.

My career mission is to develop, promote, and execute good public policy. Currently, I do this through:

• Research: Conducting deep, objective research on important problems to provide actionable recommendations.

• Communications: Engaging with policymakers, industry, journalists, researchers, and the general public to improve their understanding and decision making.

• Education: Developing and facilitating educational games, simulations, and events to support experiential learning and networking.

• Support: Freelance editing and consulting for others working on critical issues, from AI governance to animal welfare, to increase their policy impact.

Outside of work, I enjoy studying Islam, weightlifting, long podcasts, and exploring the great city of Washington, DC, with my wife, Nadia, and our daughter, Summer.

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