Nathanial Bernard

I am a twenty-one-old double major student in political science and psychology. My goal, once earning a doctorate in political psychology, is to perform research in my desired field. Here, I would like to be able to use psychological research and theories, along with applying various quantitative methods, to political and other social domains.

CIA Analytic Mentorship Program 2024-2025    

The program will taught me valuable written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills necessary to be a CIA  analyst. As part of the program, I am mentored by a CIA analyst who specializes in a similar field that I am pursuing to  develop a “brief” that I will give to CIA senior officials at the end of the year.  

 2024 National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar (NSAISS)  

I was selected for the CIA’s Analytic Mentorship Program for the 2024–2025 year, where I developed critical thinking, writing, and analysis skills essential to the intelligence profession. I was mentored by a CIA analyst specializing in decision-making — a political psychology area I intend to explore further. During the program, I developed an interest in improving intelligence decision making through scientific computational  means.

Cooking - Since living independently at 18, I have learned to express my creativity through cooking by trying a new  dish every week. My Louisiana Cajun heritage makes a strong appearance in my cooking through my use of celery, bell  pepper, and garlic which aids in dishes such as jambalaya and gumbo. 

Reading - I am a natural and passionate learner who loves to read. In my downtime, I typically read nonfiction,  philosophy, or science fiction.    

Exercise - In spring of 2023, I began exercising at my college gym to increase my strength and sharpen my focus. My  hour and a half workout completed five times a week in combination with my weight-gain dieting program require  self-discipline, a skill I constantly work to improve.