Kendra S.

Kendra S. is a Senior Technical Analyst at DESE Research, Inc. since July 2019, with extensive experience in intelligence analysis and counterintelligence roles across various organizations. Previous positions include CI Analyst at ManTech, Senior CI Screener/All-Source Analyst at ABSc, and Counterintelligence Analyst at MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LLC. Kendra has a strong background in producing intelligence reports, leading analysis teams, and briefing senior management on actionable intelligence, particularly concerning counter-terrorism, HUMINT, and regional security issues. Kendra's military experience includes roles in the Army National Guard and various positions within the 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, focusing on CI/HUMINT analysis and liaison efforts. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from California State University, Monterey Bay, and a diploma in Iranian/Persian Languages from the Defense Language Institute.