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Ryan Hetrick
Cyber Officer x AI Policy 
Leading DOD AI Integration 
MIT & West Point | U.S Army

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Background and About Me:

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I’m an AI Policy & Integration Lead based in the National Capital Region, serving as a U.S. Army Cyber Officer focused on aligning emerging AI technologies with national security priorities.​

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Previously, I led AI policy research at MIT, where I authored my thesis, “U.S. AI Policy – A Balancing Act,” and collaborated on projects through the AI Policy for the World initiative. My academic journey has taken me from West Point to MIT to the Harvard Innovation Labs.

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Where I’ve Been

  • Washington, D.C. – U.S. Army Cyber Officer | AI Policy & Integration Lead.

  • Cambridge, MA – M.S. in Technology & Policy, MIT | Harvard Innovation Labs .

  • West Point, NY – B.S. in Engineering Management | Army Wrestling Team Captain.

  • Augusta, GA  – Cyber Basic Officer Leader course.

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What I’m Passionate About

  • AI policy, assurance, and infrastructure integration.

  • Defense innovation and dual-use tech.

  • Mentorship and college sports.

  • Faith, discipline, and high-performance leadership.

  • Giving back to my community and the people who have invested in me.

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