USCET is proud to partner with the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, the American Mandarin Society to present “Tech & U.S.-China Competition,” the first session of the “Women in China Policy” series. This insightful discussion will explore the critical intersection of technology and U.S.-China competition, offering unique perspectives on this complex topic. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30th, at 6:00 PM in Room 505 of the GW Elliott School of International Affairs.
Our distinguished panel features Nina Palmer, Senior Principal Data Scientist for Strategic Economics at MITRE, and Samantha Payne, Defense Fellow in the Office of U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX). These accomplished experts will share their experiences and insights into the evolving technological dynamics between the United States and China. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with professionals in the field.
Our space is limited, so please register now to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/bvMKQcsTW1VUo44z9
Panelists
Nina Palmer currently works as a Senior Principal Data Scientist for Strategic Economics at the MITRE Corporation. She has previously served over 12 years in government in a variety of positions, most recently as the Deputy Director of the Office of Critical Technology Protection at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for International Security and Nonproliferation. She has a variety of experience on China economic, energy, and technology issues, including serving as U.S. Energy Attache to the People’s Republic of China, Senior Director in the Albright Stonebridge Group’s China Practice, and an intelligence analyst. She is professionally proficient in Mandarin.
Samantha Payne is currently a Defense Fellow at the Office of Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) and most recently served as a Policy Advisor for the Technology National Security Directorate for the Executive Office of the President at the National Security Council. She was also the primary lead for China Education at the China Aerospace Studies Institute. She was a Cyber Chinese Language Analyst for 18 years in the Intelligence Community and received her Master of Public Health in 2017 and her Bachelor of Elementary Education in 2002.