Nina Rakowsky is a CSEEES undergraduate intern for the Spring 2026 semester. She is a fourth-year student studying International Relations, with concentrations in Security and Intelligence, and Conflict and Peace. Nina is a Ukrainian American and has been deeply engaged with the Ukrainian diaspora, actively involved in a range of Ukrainian organizations and community initiatives including the Ukrainian Society at Ohio State. Her interests include synthesizing data and trends to broader international policy research, particularly in eastern Europe, as influenced by her cultural background. Nina plans on pursuing a career focused on translating post data acquisition initiatives into strategic and actionable processes for organizations and clientele.