Kristen A.

Kristen A. currently serves as the Director of HR & Facilities and previously held the title of Operations Manager at Cogent Security Consulting since May 2021. Simultaneously, Kristen A. is an Instructor at Yamasaki Academy - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, contributing to the training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. Prior experience includes roles as an AWS Investigator at Amazon Web Services from October 2020 to May 2021, and various investigator positions at Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, General Dynamics Information Technology, and KeyPoint Government Solutions, all focused on national security. Kristen A. began a career in law enforcement as a Police Officer II with Fairfax County Government from 2010 to 2016. Earlier athletic accomplishments include competing as a national and international Judo athlete for Team USA, achieving a #1 ranking in the -63 kilo category before retirement. Kristen A. holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Liberty University and completed law enforcement certifications at the Criminal Justice Academy.