Michelle A. Strayer

Michelle A. S. is an experienced wargame designer and research analyst currently employed at CNA Corporation since October 2022, where responsibilities include strategic game design and analytical research. Prior to this role, Michelle served as an Associate Research Analyst at Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from September 2020 to May 2022. Michelle's professional background includes significant contributions as a Staffing Coordinator and Nurse Trainer at Affiliated Physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, where training and staffing efforts were critical. Past experience also encompasses research roles at The Arabia Foundation and START, along with an internship at Defensoría del Pueblo, demonstrating a strong foundation in research and analysis related to national security issues. Michelle earned a Master of Arts in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University and holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and National Security Studies from Connecticut College.