Hannah Dannenfeldt
New York,NY
Summary
National security professional with expertise in intelligence collection, exploitation, and analysis for the Horn of Africa/East Africa. Proven ability to leverage strong critical thinking, writing, research, and analytical skills to inform decision-making. Professional proficiency in Swahili enhances relationship-building and communication across diverse environments, fostering collaboration and understanding. Committed to delivering actionable insights that support strategic objectives and enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Analyst
US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2019 - Current
- Identifies, monitors, evaluates, and analyzes trends, gaps, and threats pertaining to national security matters, including counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and geopolitical matters primarily in the Horn of Africa/East Africa, and assesses their impact to US interests
- Authors tailored written products and briefs executive management, senior policymakers, foreign government partners, and private sector partners to inform and support strategic decision-making
- Builds relationships, networks, and actively collaborates with colleagues to acquire substantiated, defensible, and relevant information to thwart real and potential threats
- Acting Analytic Attaché in Djibouti January to May 2024, acting as the sole FBI liaison to multiple federal agencies at the US Embassy in Djibouti and US Naval Base Camp Lemonnier, to advance FBI investigations
- Utilized Swahili professional proficiency to communicate with relevant stakeholders and translate Swahili material, as a qualified linguist for the FBI
- Reviews written products of peers and provides guidance and feedback according to Intelligence Community standards
Student Workforce Trainee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Created training database to track professional development opportunities for employees
Analyst Intern
GardaWorld
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Monitored global news sources to analyze security developments for a travel risk management and consulting firm
- Authored and published news alerts and security travel briefs for corporate clients to minimize risk
Africa Intern
International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Researched and analyzed how the political and social climates, as well as constitutional laws and practices in various African countries could impact upcoming elections
- Verified financial information for IFES projects
Africa Security Management Unit Intern
Chemonics International
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted eleven risk assessments, using open source data, evaluating the safety of Chemonics projects, staff, and property in Sub-Saharan Africa
Boren Fellow
David L. Boren Fellowship
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Recipient of Department of Defense fellowship to study Swahili as a critical language to national security
- Interned at local Tanzanian NGO Community Research and Development Services (CORDS) for four months and assisted in field work trainings in land-use planning and mediation between pastoralists and farmers
Political Affairs Intern
United Nations, Office of the Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Monitored and evaluated the risk of atrocity crimes for Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, Sub-Saharan African countries, Kyrgyzstan, and Yemen, using the Office's Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes
Education
Master of Arts - Security Policy Studies
The George Washington University
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
05.2016
Skills
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Research and analysis
- Professional proficiency in Swahili
- Expertise in East African geopolitics
- Collaborative team member
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Swahili
French
Additional
- International experience: Rwanda/Uganda (August-December 2014), Tanzania (2016-2017), Djibouti (January-May 2024)
- Trainings: Introductory Python Course, Intelligence Community Advanced Analyst Program, Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems Course
Timeline
Intelligence Analyst
US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2019 - Current
Analyst Intern
GardaWorld
03.2019 - 05.2019
Student Workforce Trainee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
06.2018 - 07.2019
Africa Intern
International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES
09.2017 - 05.2018
Africa Security Management Unit Intern
Chemonics International
06.2017 - 08.2017
Boren Fellow
David L. Boren Fellowship
06.2016 - 03.2017
Political Affairs Intern
United Nations, Office of the Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect
06.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Security Policy Studies
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University