Kimberly Hidalgo, M.A., is a defense analyst and expert in military affairs currently working on Navy Acquisitions and talent management, where she supports the development of the acquisition workforce responsible for delivering advanced capabilities to the Fleet. She previously served as a Research Analyst with the Defense Innovation Board under the Secretary of Defense, where she provided critical insights on integrating emerging technologies into U.S. defense strategy and aligning innovation with operational objectives to maintain a strategic edge. With extensive experience in defense policy and research, Kimberly is deeply involved in addressing the evolving challenges of national security. Her previous work is focused on aligning innovation with defense objectives, ensuring the U.S. maintains a strategic edge in warfare and other complex defense arenas. She has represented the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) at NATO Summits, and holds certificates in Nuclear Policy from RAND and in Terrorist Financing from the International Centre for Asset Recovery at the Basel Institute on Governance. Kimberly’s analytical expertise and commitment to forward-thinking defense solutions, coupled with her passion for national security and Irregular Warfare, enriches discussions on unconventional warfare, national security policy, and military innovation.

Kimberly Hidalgo, M.A., is a defense analyst and expert in military affairs currently working on Navy Acquisitions and talent management, where she supports the development of the acquisition workforce responsible for delivering advanced capabilities to the Fleet. She previously served as a Research Analyst with the Defense Innovation Board under the Secretary of Defense, where she provided critical insights on integrating emerging technologies into U.S. defense strategy and aligning innovation with operational objectives to maintain a strategic edge. With extensive experience in defense policy and research, Kimberly is deeply involved in addressing the evolving challenges of national security. Her previous work is focused on aligning innovation with defense objectives, ensuring the U.S. maintains a strategic edge in warfare and other complex defense arenas. She has represented the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) at NATO Summits, and holds certificates in Nuclear Policy from RAND and in Terrorist Financing from the International Centre for Asset Recovery at the Basel Institute on Governance. Kimberly’s analytical expertise and commitment to forward-thinking defense solutions, coupled with her passion for national security and Irregular Warfare, enriches discussions on unconventional warfare, national security policy, and military innovation.