Biography
Jacob Fridakis is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin double majoring in European studies and government with a minor in Russian. His interest in public policy and international affairs stems from his experiences living in four states and two continents. On campus, Fridakis is a J.J. Pickle Research Fellow and has served as a campus tour guide for the Office of Admissions. Off campus, he has interned in the New York State Assembly, the Herjavec Group, and the Associated Press during the 2020 election. In his spare time, he enjoys bicycling and running. After graduation, Fridakis hopes to pursue a career in public policy and international affairs.