Rina Rakipi

Rina Rakipi is a dynamic individual whose multicultural background and strong work ethic have driven her to excel in her academic and professional pursuits. She studied International Relations and National Security Studies at Michigan State University, Minor in Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies, MEng in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance at The George Washington University, and continued her education with a study-abroad program at Université libre de Bruxelles. Rina has worked as an Associate Consultant at Technical Assent and as a Business Development Representative at Darktrace. She has also gained valuable experience interning at Thomson Reuters, U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan Legislative Consultants, Manos Unidas, State of Michigan, and No Ceilings Foundation. Rina's curiosity about the interconnectivity of the world, in particular, US global involvement, led her to specialize in International Security and cybersecurity, including policy and compliance. Rina speaks four languages and enjoys traveling, staying active, and continually learning.