Patrick Craven is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in foreign affairs and technology analysis. Currently serving as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State since September 2024, Patrick has previously held positions such as Business Intelligence Analyst at SAIC and volunteer English Language Teacher at Washington English Center. A former Senior Technologist at BryceTech, Patrick contributed to NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, leading analyses for future business models and market forecasting. In previous roles at LMI and Deloitte, efforts focused on national security, emerging technologies, and risk intelligence. Patrick's educational background includes a Master of Arts in U.S. Foreign Policy from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Spanish, and Political Science from Kent State University.