Sarah Claudy Lemonick

Science Communications Intern

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About me
U.S. Navy Veteran (Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer) | Master of Public Policy | Technical Program Manager | Leading Complex Projects in Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation
Education
- University of Chicago
  2017 - 2019
  Master's degree Public Policy
  Fellow of the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global ConflictsGraduated with Honors
- United States Naval Academy
  2013 - 2017
  Bachelor of Science - BS English, Arabic (Minor)
  Graduated with Distinction | Ranked 16 of 1,053 graduates
- Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)
  2021 - 2022
  Engineering Officer of the Watch, Nuclear Engineering
  Graduated with distinction and recipient of the Commanding Officer's Personal Excellence Award. Included 6 months of classroom studies and 7 months of hands-on application onboard a training submarine.
Experience
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
  Science Communications Intern
  - Delivered public affairs material for NASA Operation IceBridge’s science communication team- Designed informational products for science teams, translating highly technical data into accessible media
- US Navy
  May 2017 - Nov 2024
  - Responsible for designing and implementing training curricula for a department of over 500 Sailors to optimize reactor operations and maximize performance on periodic examinations and regulatory inspections- Served as a Watch/Duty Officer responsible for the safety and viability of the 550 MW nuclear propulsion plant onboard U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman - Led 40 personnel in the maintenance and upkeep of essential propulsion plant equipment during an extended multi-million dollar budgeted maintenance availability - Led a team of 20 in the testing, maintenance, and replacement of a multi-million-dollar RADAR, navigation, and communications suite onboard a $1.5B U.S. Navy warship- Earned an Officer of the Deck qualification, entrusted to ensure maritime safety, navigational expertise, and effective command in challenging environments
  - Deputy Director of Reactor Training
    Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
  - Technical Program Manager, Reactor Mechanical Division
    Apr 2021 - Jan 2024
  - Technical Program Manager, Combat Electronics
    Jul 2019 - Apr 2021
  - Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer
    May 2017 - Jul 2019
- NATO
  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
  Data Research Analyst
  - Conducted quantitative data analysis of NATO survey results to assess impact of conflict, natural disaster, and international aid on district-level public outcomes - Worked with a team to produce classified policy recommendations to support NATO’s mission in Afghanistan- Crafted data visualizations with QGIS to communicate geographically dependent findings
- The SEA STATE Newsletter
  Apr 2021 - May 2022
  Managing Editor
  - Led a team of 30 Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard junior officers to publish weekly current events newsletters delivered to 500+ subscribers across the globe- Coordinated staff writing assignments, copy-edited final drafts, and produced editorial review content on a weekly basis
- BreakLine Education
  Aug 2024 - now
  Breakline Participant
  BreakLine is an education and hiring initiative designed to prepare high performers from all backgrounds for careers in technology. The program combines intensive, graduate-level classroom instruction with hands-on workshops and professional networking.
Licenses & Certifications
- Nuclear Engineer
  Naval Reactors
  Apr 2024
- TS/SCI
  United States Department of Defense
  Oct 2017
- Naval Strategist
  Naval Postgraduate School
  May 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sarah Claudy Lemonick
  Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Graduate Award Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy May 2017 The Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Graduate Award is presented to 25 Midshipmen of the graduating class that commission as officers in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Awarded to Sarah Claudy Lemonick
  Fellow Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts 2017 The Pearson Institute fills a critical gap by identifying new strategies to reduce or mitigate global conflicts and achieve real and enduring impact by influencing public policy in ways that ultimately create a world more at peace.