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Vanessa Huss
Research Analyst
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Vanessa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with a concentration in security from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. During her undergraduate career, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain, as part of an international business program. She also gained valuable experience through a remote internship with an ICT-focused organization in The Gambia, where she played an instrumental role in designing cybersecurity and digital literacy curricula. Her work focused on creating educational content for students from elementary through high school, aiming to equip them with essential skills for navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.
Vanessa’s academic and professional experiences have deeply influenced her ambition to pursue a career in law. She plans to attend law school in the near future, with particular interests in international law, information technology law, and environmental law. In addition to her linguistic abilities in Spanish, Vanessa is eager to expand her language skills by learning French to further enhance her global perspective and professional opportunities.