Anna Lysenko

About

I am a second-year undergraduate student in the International Relations Specialist program at the University of Toronto. I am also working on a minor in Russian Language and Literature. I have a strong passion for cyberpolitics and cybersecurity. I am looking for internship opportunities in cybersecurity, political analysis, policy, and consulting.

Experience

• Scholar · Laidlaw Foundation03-07-2022

  Scholar of the 2022-2023 Laidlaw Scholars Research & Leadership Program. Conducting independent research to answer the question to what extent do cyber-attacks on America decrease American public confidence in democracy. I will also participate in the Laidlaw Foundation leadership workshops throughout spring, summer, and fall of 2022.

• Blogger · University of Toronto International Relations Society10-04-2021

  I write monthly blog posts that are published on the International Relations Society blog. The minimum word count for each post is 400 words, with no maximum. The blog posts can be on any topic relating to the education or interests of IR students.

• Presenter · University of Toronto International Relations Society03-14-2022 – 03-18-2022

  The 2022 International Relations Society Research Conference was a great opportunity to present my research on cyberwar and cyberwar prevention policies. It was also fascinating to listen to my peers present on topics they are passionate about.

• Political Analyst · Messages in the Media JournalInvalid date – Invalid date

  Analyzed the progression of Poland's politics throughout 2021, specifically its relationship with the EU, migration, and COVID-19. My report is to be published in the 2022 edition of the Messages in Media Journal.

• Vice-Director of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPOUS) · University of Toronto Model United Nations10-04-2021 – 01-10-2022

  Helped with the planning and organization of the upcoming UTMUN 2022 conference. Some of my tasks included editing a background guide for my committee, writing informational country blurbs for delegates, helping set up the conference's online Zoom rooms. My goal was to ensure that the conference, and the committee, ran smoothly. This goal was met and exceeded.

• Political Analyst · Messages in the Media Journal06-07-2021 – 06-28-2021

  Analyzed the progression of Albania's politics throughout 2020, specifically its negotiations of EU accession talks, institutional reforms of its judiciary and electoral code, and COVID-19. My report was published in the 2021 edition of the Messages in Media Journal.

• Researcher · G7 Research Group02-01-2021 – 02-22-2021

  Wrote a report on Canada's commitment to maintaining international supply chains in 2021, and its success in this area. My report was published in the G7 Research Group's annual report.

• Informal Intern · United Nations Office in Geneva07-08-2019 – 07-15-2019

  I reached out to various UN agencies as part of a high school project for my Global Politics class, which required me to engage with politics in the real world. Although many agencies did not respond to my emails, the International Law Commission did. I was told that since I was a high school student, legally, I could not be offered any job opportunities. However, I was invited to observe the ILC in its 71st session between July 9 and 12, 2019. As well as that, I got to take notes on the topic of Sea Level Rise in Relation to International Law, and send them to the commission's research group.

Education

• The University of TorontoBachelor's Degree, International Relations Specialist Bachelor's

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