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Name: Andrew Cote
Graduation Year: 2012
Sport Played: Men's Lacrosse
Position Played: Defense
Major: International Relations
Currently Living In: Washington D.C
Employment: BRINC Drones
Post-graduation: I currently serve as the Chief of Staff and Director of Federal and Defense at BRINC Drones. I, most recently, served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism (Irregular Warfare), the Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, and the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism (Irregular Warfare). Prior to my roles in the Department of Defense, I served as a Marine Officer for seven years, billets included Marine Security Force Commander at the White House Communications Agency, Military Social Aide to the 44th and 45th Presidential Administrations, Presidential Support Platoon Commander, and staff officer 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines 'America's Battalion.' Additionally, I serve on the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Washington D.C. Board of Directors, NDIA Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict Board, the American Freedom Fund, the Atlantic Council GeoTech Action Council, and the White House Historical Association Next-Gen Leadership Ambassador Fellowship.
Fun fact: Recipient of the 2012 W. Taylor Cook Memorial Award received for strength of character and positive influence.