Mischa M. Shattuck

Mischa M. Shattuck is a senior humanitarian advisor in MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Human Resilience Technology Group, and has more than 15 years of expertise in addressing global health and humanitarian challenges through strategic technology integration. She drives cross-functional partnerships with U.S. government agencies and international organizations to design scalable solutions. Leveraging her BA degree in social science from Washington State University and her MSc degree in global health from Trinity College Dublin, Shattuck specializes in optimizing military–civilian collaboration frameworks and advancing data-driven technologies that bridge gaps between vulnerable populations and life-saving resources. Her work ensures that technical innovations align with operational needs, yielding measurable improvements in disaster resilience and public health outcomes.

A champion of equity-centered leadership, Shattuck mentors emerging STEM professionals and advocates for inclusive practices to strengthen global humanitarian systems. Her strategic vision, combined with her active security clearance and over 5,000 hours of field experience, positions her at the forefront of innovating solutions that balance technical rigor with human-centric outcomes.