Episode description

In college, Gabrielle participated in Naval ROTC and then became a Surface Warfare Officer stationed in Japan immediately after graduating. She did a tour with the Office of Naval Intelligence as a Collection Strategist and served as a Flag Aid for the Director and Commander at the Office of Naval Intelligence. She now serves as the Department Head and Deputy Director for Maritime Intelligence Operations Center. After six years with the Navy, Gabrielle is reflecting on her lessons learned as she prepares for the next phase of her career as a civilian. 

This episode is best for: those considering ROTC or military service; reflecting on one's values and priorities; understanding what it means to be a leader at a young age

Contents:

01:00 - Meet Gabrielle and hear about her educational background

06:20 - Becoming a Surface Warfare Officer

10:51 - The day-to-day of a Surface Warfare Officer

20:39 - Moving to the Office of Naval Intelligence 

21:15 - The day-to-day of a Naval Intelligence Officer

27:32 - The day-to-day as the Intelligence Operations Department Head at the US Navy Cyber Headquarters

29:16 - What comes after life in the Navy

40:21 - Best career advice, both given and received

Note: the views expressed in this interview are Gabrielle's own and do not represent the views of the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, or the U.S. government.