Kaitlyn Garman is the Vice President of Beacon Global Strategies, where she focuses on global technology and national security policy. Prior to joining BGS, Ms. Garman worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense as Confidential Assistant to the Secretary of Defense and his Chief of Staff. For both roles, she prepared and presented daily briefing materials, and provided research in support of implementing the strategic initiatives of the Secretary. She also traveled with the Secretary on official trips, including into conflict zones. For her contributions, she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service

Prior to her work with the Secretary of Defense, she worked as a research analyst at a major defense contractor, focusing on international security and legislative affairs.

Ms. Garman graduated from Gettysburg College, magna cum laude, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She later earned a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Georgetown University.