Nikta K.
Break into Public Policy | Ex-Senate & House Staffer
Studied at Tsinghua University
Works at Albright Stonebridge Group
Available Saturday at 1:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 10 hours
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Nikta’s Public Policy Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
10+ people coached for Public Policy
Experience from roles in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Worked closely with influential leaders across both Democratic and Republican parties as a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Investigator, and as a staffer for Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Katie Porter. My expertise extends to the think tank world as an Assistant Director at the Atlantic Council. I'm eager to be a resource for young professionals, especially women, hoping to break into public policy.
Nikta can help with:
Policy Analysis
Interview Prep
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
About Nikta
Hi there! I'm a 2023-2024 (3% acceptance rate) Schwarzman Scholar and technology & innovation professional. In addition to the Schwarzman Scholars program, I was admitted to the Oxford Internet Institute, multiple programs at the London School of Economics, and the Hertie School of Governance for Data Science. I've supported clients pursuing Master's (from policy to data science and everything in between) to international scholarships (Schwarzman, Fulbright, Luce, and others), in the US and internationally. I'll work with you to choose the best programs for your interests, break down the process, manage your time, and craft the most compelling narratives possible. I'm available to coach you on your graduate admissions journey hourly or through a bespoke package tailoring your entire application.
Work Experience
Senior Associate, Technology Practice
Albright Stonebridge Group
January 2025 - Present
VC Fellow
Leonis Capital
July 2024 - Present
Research forward AI-focused fund. Venture Capital, Technology Evaluation and +2 skills
Tech policy and cybersecurity strategist
Microsoft
September 2023 - September 2024
Research, Geopolitics and +1 skill
Product Manager
Zhipu AI
February 2024 - June 2024
Product development & GTM for an AI entertainment app. Product Management, New Market Expansion and +3 skills
Assistant Director
Atlantic Council
December 2022 - July 2023
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
United States Senate
June 2021 - December 2022
Staffer to Rep. Katie Porter
U.S. House of Representatives
September 2020 - June 2021
Staffer to Senator Elizabeth Warren
United States Senate
September 2019 - March 2020
Education
Tsinghua University
Master of Management Science (MMSc), Global Affairs, Management, Schwarzman Scholar
2023 - 2024
Grade: 4.0 Activities and societies: Schwarzman Scholar Summa Cum Laude Coursework: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Investing in Private Markets, Financial Reporting & Analysis, State Owned Enterprises in China
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations
2016 - 2020