Courtney Barno

Courtney Barno has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Courtney is currently employed at Defense Unicorns, where they hold the position of Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, they worked at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence as the Director of Research & Analysis. Courtney also served as an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Before joining Booz Allen Hamilton, Courtney worked at Artlin Consulting as a Senior Consultant, specializing in software modernization for the U.S. Department of Defense. Courtney played a leadership role in implementing the recommendations of the Defense Innovation Board's software acquisition and practices report.

Courtney's earlier work experience includes positions at the U.S. Department of State, where they served as a Special Assistant to the Director of the Office of Overseas Protective Operations. Courtney also worked as a Security Program Analyst for Veteran Solutions, Incorporated, supporting the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Courtney's early career included roles at the University of Connecticut Information Security Office as a Security Analyst and at the U.S. Department of State as a Security Program Officer (Intern) for Worldwide Protective Services. Courtney also worked as a Research Associate at National Strategies, LLC, focusing on Homeland Security and Public Safety.

Overall, Courtney Barno has a strong background in strategy, operations, research, and analysis, with a particular emphasis on security and defense-related projects.

Courtney Barno attended the University of Connecticut from 2010 to 2013, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Government. In 2013, they attended the American University for the School of Professional & Extended Studies-Washington Semester Program, focusing on U.S. Foreign Policy Studies. Additionally, in 2012, they participated in a program at the University of Rhode Island in conjunction with El Colegio Hispano Continental in Salamanca, Spain, studying Spanish Dialectical Variation/ Spanish Grammar and Composition.