Zahra Khan
Intelligence Intern @ NYSP | Graduate Student @ University at Albany | Researcher @ OSI Lab
- Role
- Intelligence Analyst Intern at New York State Police
- Location
- Albany, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zahra Khan
I support intelligence and research efforts through the Open-Source Intelligence (OSI) Lab and in collaboration with the New York State Police, contributing to analytical work that supports public safety, intelligence operations, and data-driven decision-making. My work emphasizes open-source research, information synthesis, and applied analysis in support of operational and policy-relevant outcomes. I am a second-year M.S. candidate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security at the University at Albany, SUNY, with a concentration in Intelligence Analysis. My academic focus includes structured analytic techniques, OSINT, GEOINT, and interdisciplinary research methods applied to public safety and criminal justice systems.My long-term academic goal is to pursue doctoral research at the intersection of criminal justice, intelligence, and mass violence, with an emphasis on risk assessment, prevention, and intelligence-informed public policy. I hold a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, SUNY, with an interdisciplinary minor in Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Cybersecurity.I am an active member of American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International, the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), and the Association of Independent Risk Intelligence Professionals (AIRIP), supporting continuous professional development and engagement with global intelligence and security communities.
Experience
Intelligence Analyst Intern
Sep 2025 — Present · US
New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) within the New York State Police (NYSP)+ Intelligence analyst intern assigned to the Social Media Unit and assists other units such as Criminal Intelligence, Intelligence and Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Criminal Gun Intelligence, and Violent Crimes.+ Assists NYSIC staff in case support relevant to ongoing criminal investigations.
Education
University at Albany
Master of Science - MS, Emergency Management and Homeland Security
University at Albany
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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