Spotlight: Nathalia Barraza, Global Security and Intelligence

What's the Word? is a new interview podcast featuring career highlights and advice from ERAU-Prescott campus alumni.
Natalia Barraza (2023) discusses her background, including her naturalization through the Army and her bachelor's degree in Global Security Intelligence Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She highlights her role in Korea with the Civil Affairs Directorate, focusing on strategic operations and research. Natalia emphasizes the importance of concise, objective writing in both the military and private sectors, noting the need for adherence to regulations. She shares her challenges with counterproductive leadership and the value of mentorship and therapy in navigating professional obstacles. Natalia advises current Embry-Riddle students to seek mentors aligned with their career goals.