Tatum currently serves as the National Security Institute’s Communications and Press Assistant. Prior to joining NSI, Tatum interned at the German-American Heritage Foundation, where she conducted research, assisted with event planning, and helped with social media promotion. She holds a Master’s degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service. During her graduate studies, she also served as President of the Society for Peace and Conflict Resolution, a student-led organization that facilitates communication between American University graduate students and faculty. Tatum graduated cum laude from UC Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Global Studies and German Studies.