Jacob McCarty

Jacob McCarty, ABCP, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational risk management and policy analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Operational Risk Specialist at BDO USA, responsibilities include overseeing compliance audits and managing crisis management practices. Previous roles include President of the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and Fellow in Africa Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, where Jacob managed a comprehensive editing process for a significant publication on global politics and Islam. Additional experience includes positions at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, The Corporate Council on Africa, Business Executives for National Security, and various leadership roles in program development and research-focused internships. Jacob holds a Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies from Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ohio University.