Michele Kernitsky

Accomplished national security executive with 25 years in the intelligence and policy communities. Proven record of leading large and complex organizations, managing change, establishing new business lines, and building partnerships in high-pressure environments. Experience tackling national security challenges from great power  competition to energy security, from Asia to Europe to the Middle East. Recipient of the Presidential Rank Award, which the President gives to the highest-performing senior executives in government for sustained extraordinary accomplishment. Active TS/SCI security clearance with full-scope polygraph.