Michael Lashinsky

Michael Lashinsky serves as the Director of Research at Gartner, where they design and lead research studies to address inefficiencies in corporate planning and budgeting. Previously, they held roles as Senior Principal, Research at Gartner, and Senior Associate Analyst at Analytic Services, Inc, where they focused on terror threat analysis. With a robust background in academic research and various analytical capacities, Michael has contributed to strategic planning for the U.S. Army and the National Guard Bureau. They are currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Mt. St. Mary's University, alongside studies in British and European politics at the University of London and a Master of Arts in Comparative Politics and International Relations from American University.