Kristen R. Hajduk

Kristen R. Hajduk is a seasoned strategist currently working at Aegis Strategies LLC, where she focuses on national security policy and innovation. She has over 15 years of experience in this field, with a strong background in advising senior leaders within the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Professional Background::

• Current Role: Strategist at Aegis Strategies LLC.
• Previous Experience:
  • Senior Account Executive at MicroStrategy, where she specialized in enterprise analytics for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.12
  • Director of Operations for the National Security Innovation Network at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where she led initiatives to address national security challenges through collaboration with startups and innovators.1
  • Instrumental in creating legislation that provided funding for irregular warfare activities and contributed to the drafting of key documents related to national defense strategies.1

Education:: Kristen holds a Master of Public Policy degree in National Security Policy from the University of Chicago, which complements her extensive practical experience in the field.1

Fellowships and Affiliations:: She is a fellow at several prestigious organizations, including:

• Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Center for New American Security
• German Marshall Fund
• Truman National Security Project.1

Kristen is also active on social media, with a presence on Twitter under the handle @krhajduk, where she engages with topics related to her expertise.1