Kyle Wilgus
Washington,DC
Summary
Analytical Policy professional familiar with reviewing regulations, legislation and policies. Excellent writing, presentation and public speaking skills. Crafts well-reasoned and detailed opinions and galvanizes grassroots support for positions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Research Fellow
National Security Commission On Emerging Biotechnology
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience, and qualifications.
- Improved policy effectiveness by conducting comprehensive research and analysis on biotechnology issues.
- Developed policy briefs that summarized key findings from research activities, highlighting implications for future action and providing actionable recommendations for decision makers.
Defense Technology Program Intern
American Foreign Policy Council
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Created policy briefs on emerging and defense technologies and their effect on American strategy and geopolitical stability
- Supported and facilitated workshops with congressional staffers to educate them on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and biotechnolgies.
Research Intern
U.S. Department Of State
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported the Office of Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism, within the U.S. Department of State.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies to address potential vulnerabilities and gaps in American non-proliferation policy.
- Worked with foreign diplomats to fund cooperative threat reduction programs, designed to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.
Policy and Opposition Research Intern
Alaina Shearer for Congress, Congressional Campaign
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Analyzed voter data to identify key demographics and optimize targeting strategies.
- Conducted research on political issues to support the development of campaign strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Security Policy Studies
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs And Economics
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OHSkills
- Strategic Thinking
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- Risk Assessments
- Legislative Knowledge
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Problem Identification
- Time Management
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Publication: “Iran: The Case for Cooperation,” Op-Ed, International Policy Digest, 2022. https://intpolicydigest.org/iran-the-case-for-cooperation/
- Publication: “The Case for a Biotechnology Export Control Regime” Article, American Foreign Policy Council, 2024. https://www.afpc.org/publications/e-journals/pandemic-preparedness-and-biodefense
Timeline
Legislative Research Fellow
National Security Commission On Emerging Biotechnology
01.2024 - Current
Defense Technology Program Intern
American Foreign Policy Council
08.2023 - 01.2024
Research Intern
U.S. Department Of State
10.2020 - 12.2020
Policy and Opposition Research Intern
Alaina Shearer for Congress, Congressional Campaign
04.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Security Policy Studies
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs And Economics
Ohio Wesleyan University
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