Ashley O'Keefe
New York,NY
Summary
Security and intelligence professional with experience in intelligence analysis, investigative research, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and threat assessment in support of security operations. Skilled in developing intelligence products, identifying persons of interest, and evaluating information from commercial and open-source resources to support informed decision-making. Background includes intelligence experience in both the public and private sectors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Analyst
Major League Baseball
New York, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Leverage intelligence platforms including LifeRaft Navigator, Dataminr, Sprinklr, Fivecast ONYX, CLEAR, LexisNexis, and open-source intelligence to identify, assess, and investigate threats targeting MLB personnel.
- Maintain real-time situational awareness by monitoring global security developments and geopolitical events to assess potential impacts to MLB personnel, facilities, and international operations.
- Develop person-of-interest (POI) profiles by synthesizing investigative findings, social media activity, and intelligence reporting to support threat assessments and intelligence sharing with Major League Clubs.
- Assess incidents submitted through Raven Controls, create person-of-interest (POI) profiles when appropriate, and proactively notify Major League Clubs of threats identified through intelligence collection.
- Produce travel risk assessments by evaluating destination-specific security risks, crime trends, emergency resources, and other relevant safety information for MLB travel.
- Acted as primary point of contact for Major League Clubs on Raven Controls, providing user guidance, coordinating with vendor, and facilitating training to enhance system utilization.
- Participated in recruitment and selection by reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations to strengthen Security Department team.
- Mentored intern by providing guidance, answering questions, and supporting professional development to foster skill growth and confidence.
Homeland Security Program Analyst Intern (16 hours/week)
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Albany, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted intelligence research and analysis to support statewide public safety and counterterrorism initiatives.
- Delivered briefings on public safety and counterterrorism topics to analysts within the unit.
- Supported report writing by synthesizing research and analytical findings into clear, actionable information for analysts.
- Compiled and organized historical incident data from contact sheets, debrief forms, and after-action reports to support red team exercise planning and threat scenario development.
- Developed lists of new chain and corporate locations across New York State, identifying untested sites for analysts to target during upcoming red team exercises.
Intelligence Analyst Intern (24 hours/week)
New York State Police
Albany, NY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and social media analysis to identify potential threats and criminal activity.
- Supported criminal and counterterrorism investigations by collecting, organizing, and analyzing intelligence data for analysts and investigators.
- Created visual link analyses using i2 Analyst's Notebook to identify relationships among known gang affiliates and criminal networks.
- Entered sensitive and open-source intelligence into secure criminal justice databases to support investigations and intelligence sharing.
- Reviewed Field Intelligence Cards (FICs) to identify behavioral indicators, affiliations, and threat-related information for intelligence analysis.
- Developed intelligence reference materials for jail intelligence officers to support domestic terrorism and radicalization threat assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
University at Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY05-2023
Skills
- Intelligence Platforms: Fivecast ONYX, LifeRaft Navigator, Dataminr, Sprinklr, Raven Controls, CLEAR, LexisNexis, i2 Analyst's Notebook
- Productivity & Collaboration: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive
- Open source intelligence
- Intelligence products
- Intelligence analysis
- Social media monitoring
- Information gathering
Affiliations
- Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
- Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC)
- NYPD SHIELD Counterterrorism Public–Private Partnership
- National Fusion Center Association Annual Training Event (Attendee, April 2025)
Professional Training
- FBI | INTEL-100 – Intelligence for FSLTT Practitioners (August 2025)
- Open-Source Intelligence — Basel Institute on Governance
- Report Writing and Documentation — Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Timeline
Intelligence Analyst
Major League Baseball
07.2023 - Current
Homeland Security Program Analyst Intern (16 hours/week)
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
Intelligence Analyst Intern (24 hours/week)
New York State Police
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
University at Albany, State University of New York