Lindsey Polley

Dr. Polley joined the Starburst team in 2020 as Director of Defense Accounts, leading engagements with defense clients to identify emergent technology solutions for current and proposed defense projects. Prior to joining Starburst, she served as a defense and policy researcher at the RAND Corporation for 5 years where she worked on cyber and defense-related science & technology projects spanning the DOD, DHS, and the IC. Through the Pardee RAND Graduate School, Dr. Polley’s research looks at U.S. Vulnerabilities Equities Process for assessing cyber vulnerabilities, and the intricacies of balancing the various equities involved (including military and social). She holds a master’s in Policy Analysis from Pardee RAND Graduate School, a master’s in Public Administration from California State University, San Bernardino, a bachelor’s in Cultural Studies from the University of California, Davis, and a Certificate in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies from the University of Leiden.