Sam Bendett

Samuel joined the TIDES team in 2010. His focus area for TIDES is North American region and outreach with Northcom, as well as domestic emergency and disaster response agencies. Before joining the TIDES Project, Samuel worked on science, technology and homeland security issues for the Center for Technology and National Security Policy at the National Defense University. Prior to his work at NDU, Samuel worked as a Legislative Aide at the US House of Representatives, dealing with foreign policy, education and energy issues; additionally, he held a range of research and analysis position with private and non-profit organizations dealing with conflict resolution, negotiation, security and defense matters. Samuel received his bachelor's degree from Brandeis University and his master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.