Louisa Nani Kirksey

About Louisa Nani Kirksey

As an Incident Response Analyst at Accenture, I collaborate with law enforcement agencies and leverage threat intelligence to address high-risk content, including cybersecurity threats, violence, and self-harm. I ensure compliance with global legal frameworks, facilitate cross-functional incident response efforts, and escalate systemic concerns to enhance platform safety.With expertise in global policy and international political economy, my work focuses on aligning safety measures with international security demands. My mission is to contribute to secure and compliant digital platforms while addressing critical safety challenges through human-centered solutions.Additionally—in my free time—I’m a graphic designer, web developer, brand storyteller, vintage re-seller, dog and cat owner, volleyball player, concert goer and tiramisu lover. When I’m not working full time, I’m pursuing a degree in International Relations at the University of Texas at Austin, with an emphasis on International Security, a concentration in European Regional Studies, and specialization in French. Graduating with a B.A. from UT Austin & an A.A. from ACC in August of 2026.

Experience

1. Incident Response Analyst

   Accenture

   Jul 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Act as primary liaison between law enforcement agencies and social media users, facilitating urgent and sensitive communications while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols• Investigate and triage high-risk content (e.g, threats of violence, self-harm, CSAM, swatting) in accordance with platform policies, legal standards, and escalation procedures• Coordinate cross-functional incident response efforts, ensuring rapid resolution of time-sensitive safety issues and law enforcement inquiries• Leverage threat intelligence and platform tools to identify patterns in abuse, escalating systemic concerns to policy or product teams• Ensure full compliance with global legal frameworks (e.g, GDPR, U.S. ECPA, local LEA requirements) while balancing user privacy and safety• Collaborate with Trust & Safety, Legal, and Product teams to improve reporting flows and response time for critical incidents

Education

• McCallum High School

  High School Diploma, Fine/Studio Arts, General

• Austin Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Communication Studies with a Humanities Emphasis

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pre-Cognitive Science

  2014 — 2016

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Global Studies