Kristina Kempkey
Fellow @MATS Research
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WORK HISTORY
Fellow @MATS Research
Berkeley, CA, US
Tracking high-profile AI failures and congressional responsesAnalyzing the policy lifecycle from incident → legislative opportunity → federal regulation Identifying which risk-mitigation frameworks gain traction after safety breaches
EDUCATION
Columbia | SIPA
MA, International Security Policy and Africa Studies
University of California, Berkeley
BA, International Relations
ABOUT KRISTINA KEMPKEY
I’m a senior leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of national security, foreign policy, and digital transformation. I deliver results in high-stakes, complex environments across 40+ countries.I’ve directed portfolios exceeding $660M across Africa, Eastern Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East, managing teams of up to 75 staff and aligning diverse stakeholders, from Ambassadors and senior military commanders to Fortune 500 partners and multilateral donors. My track record includes:Scaling operations in fragile markets—achieving a 500% increase in delivery during conflict and COVID-19 in Mozambique by reorienting 53% of resources toward urgent needs.Driving governance and risk management at scale—reducing electoral violence in Kenya by through AI-enabled disinformation monitoring and election oversight.Modernizing systems for efficiency and impact—leading Moldova’s $106M governance portfolio to integrate cybersecurity, judicial reform, community development, and EU-aligned digital transformation.Building coalitions and trusted partnerships—mobilizing $200M+ in donor funding through multilateral coordination in South Sudan and aligning cross-sector partners on stabilization and peace strategies.I’m recognized for sound judgment, adaptive strategy, and the ability to execute in fast-moving environments through rapid cycles of analysis, decision, and action. My expertise spans stakeholder alignment, change management, data-driven decision making, and strategic risk mitigation.
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