Wikistrat
Randy Cheek is an experienced senior analyst and program manager with a focus on Africa, global public health, and strategic simulations. Currently, as a Senior Analyst at Wikistrat, Randy leads analyses and authors simulations that address African issues and US national security policy. In parallel, Randy manages the Strategic Simulations Program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, designing simulations for US executive branch agencies to enhance strategic planning and risk assessment. Randy's previous roles include serving as a Senior Fellow and Africa Analyst at the National Strategic Gaming Center and as a Program Manager at the US Department of State's Foreign Service Institute, where significant contributions were made to military wargaming methodology. Educational credentials include a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development from the University of Virginia and a Master of Arts in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS.