Jessica L. Walton
Bridging national security with the art of storytelling
I’m a communications strategist and writer helping defense, national security, and high-tech organizations translate complex, high-stakes work into clear, compelling narratives. My background spans the defense industry, military-adjacent environments, high-tech security marketing, and multimedia storytelling, enabling me to bridge strategy, technology, and human insight.
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Earlier in my career, I worked as a security analyst focused on the Middle East and propaganda, experience that continues to shape my interest in influence campaigns and how modern public audiences perceive conflicts around the world. I’m currently based in the Washington, D.C. area and have previously lived and worked in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
My Workshop: In today’s fast-paced business environment, concise and compelling communication is a critical skill. With that in mind, I developed a full-day workshop on maximizing impact through strategic communications, story craft, and writing skills with a focus on professionals who work in government, security, hi-tech, and engineering.
My Blog: I manage the (In)Security Blog, where I explore mental health and psychology issues in the security field. The platform also features a podcast where I interview military leaders, law enforcement, CIA officers, psychologists, filmmakers, and more on topics like PTSD, resilience, and the psychology of espionage. I get invited to speak on others’ podcasts about these issues, which provide endless fodder for my novels.
Whether it’s national security or mental health advocacy, I believe in the power of collaboration. I’m always eager to volunteer for mental health symposiums by Capitol Hill or promote psychologists specializing in the security space.
