Kaitlyn Garman joined Beacon Global Strategies LLC in March 2017.
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.
She has also interned for the White House and for the 2008 Obama for America presidential campaign.
Ms. Garman graduated from Gettysburg College, magna cum laude, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She later earned a Masters of Arts in International Affairs from Georgetown University.