Jacqueline C. Granger
Washington
Summary
National security professional and UNC Chapel Hill graduate with experience supporting government relations and executive leadership at Govini. Skilled at translating defense and supply-chain analytics into executive briefings, policy insights, and Hill-facing materials. Brings strong analytical, research, and stakeholder coordination skills to inform strategic decision-making.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Relations Intern
Govini
Arlington
11.2025 - Current
- Supported Government Relations and executive leadership on DoD and Hill-facing engagements, including drafting and coordinating defense appropriations requests and policy-facing materials.
- Leveraged Govini’s Ark platform to analyze critical minerals dependencies, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and production risks tied to critical munitions and defense systems, supporting data-driven policy and acquisition discussions.
- Utilized Excel and Govini’s AI Studio to structure, analyze, and visualize datasets related to defense supply chains, vendor risk, and industrial resilience.
- Learned DoW-facing workflows focused on supply-chain resilience, munitions production, and industrial-base modernization.
Server
Osteria Georgi
Chapel Hill
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered attentive, high-quality service to 30–40 guests per shift in a 250+ cover restaurant, adapting to diverse client needs in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Executive Board
Carolina's Forum for Education and Diplomacy (CFED)
Chapel Hill
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Analyzed global crises alongside senior diplomats, contributing to strategic assessments through wargaming simulations, tabletop exercises, and nuclear nonproliferation policy simulations focused on international security.
Development Intern
Make - A - Wish
Raleigh
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Helped plan and execute the chapter’s annual Black Tie Gala, coordinating vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and silent auction logistics, contributing to $800,000+ raised in a single night.
- Supported a broader $1M fundraising initiative through strategic outreach, donor communications, and data tracking.
President
Epsilon Beta Chapter of Chi Omega
Chapel Hill
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led a 220-member organization through a $4M ADA renovation under tight timelines while planning and executing 2+ large-scale events per month on a limited budget.
- Increased philanthropic revenue by 65%, drove record-breaking fundraising, and led leadership initiatives resulting in the highest retention rate in UNC Panhellenic and the Chapter of Excellence Award.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies, Chinese
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, N.C.05.2025
International Honors Program - Human Rights
School For International Training
Nepal, Jordan, Chile05-2024
Chinese Language - Intensive Language Immersion Program
Council On International Educational Exchange
Taipei, Taiwan08-2023
Skills
- Chinese (Mandarin) limited working proficiency
- Government Relations & Congressional Affairs
- National Security & Geopolitical Analysis
- Defense Industrial Base & Supply Chain Analytics
- Strategic Research, Reporting & Executive Briefings
- Data Analysis: Excel, AI Studio, Ark
- Policy Writing & Appropriations Support: White papers, briefings
- Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination
- OSINT & Open-Source Research
Timeline
Government Relations Intern
Govini
11.2025 - Current
Development Intern
Make - A - Wish
05.2024 - 09.2024
Server
Osteria Georgi
10.2023 - 05.2025
President
Epsilon Beta Chapter of Chi Omega
01.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Board
Carolina's Forum for Education and Diplomacy (CFED)
09.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies, Chinese
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
International Honors Program - Human Rights
School For International Training
Chinese Language - Intensive Language Immersion Program
Council On International Educational Exchange