Richard Garrett works in the Complex Systems for National Security group at Sandia National Laboratories, where he drives the development and application of analytical solutions that support multiple U.S. government agencies. His work impacts vital missions in the national interest, such as electric power grid resilience and energy equity, climate security for critical infrastructures and their services, and disaster mitigation, response, and recovery. Richard also serves as an Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing processes at Sandia. He leads the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recruiting team for Sandia and is engaged in efforts across RPI to connect students and researchers with opportunities that enhance collaboration between both organizations. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Management Engineering from RPI, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with dual concentrations in Operations Research and Statistics from Virginia Commonwealth University.