Alexandra (Sasha) Robinson is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in psychology and Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian studies with a minor in national security and international business. On campus, Robinson served as the vice president mentee for Texas Lassos, a spirit group and social organization, coordinating alumni events and supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas. Passionate about the intersection of public policy and research, her experiences at the Texas State Senate and Brasidas Group, a Swiss-based global advisory firm, deepened her interest in legislative processes and global risk analysis, fueling her commitment to shaping informed policy solutions, both domestically and internationally. After graduation, she intends to pursue a master's degree in global policy and a career in public policy research, where she can contribute to policy development in Eastern European affairs.