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.
