Type Of Business:
Consulting Firm
Expertise:
Ms. Rast's expertise is in interagency national security policy development, war termination, conflict resolution and transformation, strategic preparation, institutional effectiveness, geopolitics, joint campaign and interagency formulation, organization theory, dynamics, airpower employment, and curriculum design, execution and assessment.
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting Services including Strategic Planning, Conflict Intervention, Education and Training
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Writing, Sports
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Military Operational Art and Science, Air University (2002); Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University (1999); Master of Science in Public Administration, Troy University (1992)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Region Women in Defense National Security Organization; Board Member, Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April, Montgomery, AL; Colorado Springs World Affairs Council; Colorado Springs Council on International Visitors; Lifetime Member, Academy Association of Graduates, United States Air Force; National Defense Industrial Association; Women In Defense; The Air Force Association; Air Command and Staff College Faculty Association; Lifetime Member, Veterans of National Rifle Association; Charter Member, Women in Military Service for America; Lifetime Member, Christian Motorcyclists Association; Pi Sigma Alpha; International Studies Association
Place of Birth:
New Orleans
Industry:
International Policy
Date of Distinction:
10/7/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Rast's passion for, and dedication and ability to change the world, one decision at a time, separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Rast's greatest career achievement thus far has been winning the Mahlam M. Wakin Character Development Award while serving in the United States Air Force Academy in 2008.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Rast hopes to be remembered as someone who was always there to serve others.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Ms. Rast would show everyone how to utilize the 'golden rule' in their day to day lives, because she believes people should treat others with kindness, compassion and respect, in order to help the world become a much better place.
Charity:
Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church; Disabled American Veterans; Compassion International
Number Of Years In Profession:
10
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of the experience she gained in United States Air Force.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Rast has written six book chapters and two journal articles, reviewed a variety of books, and participated in numerous lectures, briefings and panels. She is the author of 'Interagency Conflict and United States Intervention Policy: Toward a Bureaucratic Model of Conflict Termination' and 'Interagency Fratricide: Policy Failures in the Persian Gulf and Bosnia,' and is projected to release 'Air University Pantheon' in 2010.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Executive Consulting, Strategic Planning, Managing Group and Interpersonal Intervention, Conducting Assessments, Rendering Educational Training, Marketing, Conducting Research for Northrop Grumman Corporation, Working with a Joint Warfighting Analyst for Christmas Logistics Enterprises
Awards/Honors:
Malham M. Wakin Character Development Award, United States Air Force Academy, CO (2008); Nominee, Wright Brothers Officership Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College, AL (2003); Nominee, Military Educator of the Year Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (2003); Military Educator of the Quarter, Joint Warfare Studies Department, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (2003); Military Educator of the Year Award, Joint Warfare Studies Department, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (2003); Top Contributor Award for Joint Campaign Planning Course, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (2003); Nominee, Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (2002); Educator of the Year Award, Randolph Air Force Base, US Air Force Air Education and Training Command, TX (2000); Faculty Excellence Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, US Air Force Air University, AL (2000); Military Educator of the Year Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (2000); Educator of the Quarter Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (1997-1998); Company Grade Officer of the Quarter Award, Air University, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL (1996); Outstanding Instructor Award, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Air Command and Staff College (1995); Junior Aircraft Maintenance Officer of the Year Award for D Tactical Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, SC (1991); Outstanding Student Achievement Award, Fairfax, VA