Meredith Kay Burkart

Meredith Kay Burkart is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies (CSS) within the Security Studies Program. She teaches courses on cyber policy and intelligence, focusing on national and economic security. During her primary role, she serves as the FBI's Chief of Cyber Policy, with prior experience as a cyber intelligence analyst at the FBI. Her expertise spans cybersecurity, intelligence operations, and public policy.

Education: She holds a M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University (2010) and a B.A. in Philosophy with Honors from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Professional Focus: Burkart's work integrates technical cybersecurity challenges with legal and policy frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to national security. She advises on cyber threat mitigation strategies and operational management within government agencies.