Chris Rakoski

Chris Rakoski has extensive experience in the US Navy, starting as a Nuclear Machinist Mate in 2000. Chris has held various roles over the years, including Assistant Chief Engineer, Training Officer, Warfare Analyst, Chief Engineer, Warfare Tactics Instructor Program Manager, Command Government Program Manager and Senior Anti-Submarine Warfare Instructor. Their responsibilities have varied from supervising personnel and maintenance of engineering plants to teaching future ship Commanding Officers tactics and techniques for conducting ASW against threats from Russia and China, and supporting the development and execution of maritime projects. Chris is currently Chief Analyst at Gradient Marine, starting in 2023.

Chris Rakoski has an education history that includes three educational experiences. First, from 1996 to 1999, Rakoski attended Montesano High School for their high school degree. After this, they attended Oregon State University for a bachelor's degree in Radiation Health Physics from 2004 to 2007. Finally, Rakoski returned to Oregon State University to earn a Master's Degree in Radiation Health Physics from 2014 to 2015.