Natalie Montoya

Natalie Montoya is a Technical Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Laboratory for Nuclear Security and Policy. She earned her S.B. degree in Nuclear Engineering with minors in Japanese and Energy Studies from MIT in 2021.

Her research focuses on nuclear security, conventional counterforce strategies, and grid security, particularly in the context of strategic strike options. Her prior work at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace involved nuclear policy analysis, contributing to her expertise in global security frameworks.

Natalie's work bridges technical and policy-oriented approaches, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in cargo security, treaty verification, and nuclear diplomacy. She has participated in seminars and webinars to advance dialogue on these critical issues.