Rina Rakipi
Operations Coordinator, Threat Hunting at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | International Relations and Technology
- Role
- Operations Coordinator - Threat Hunting at Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rina Rakipi
My unique upbringing has instilled in me an insatiable curiosity about how the world works. As the daughter of a Kosovar-Albanian immigrant who sponsored her family as refugees and a combat veteran, I’ve always been fascinated by the interplay of cultures and international relations. My mother\'s journey and my father\'s service in Desert Storm shaped my passion for understanding global dynamics.This passion led me to pursue a degree in International Relations, with a focus on international security, including a transformative study abroad experience in Brussels and Madrid. My interest in cybersecurity emerged from this foundation, prompting me to complete a Master of Engineering in Cyber Security Policy and Compliance at The George Washington University. During my graduate studies, I served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Research Fellow at GW’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Institute (CPSRI).I initially led major cyber publications at CISA, where I focused on enhancing awareness and communication in the cybersecurity landscape. I then transitioned into a role where I help build strategic partnerships to develop vulnerability programs, allowing me to further combine my passion for cybersecurity with a commitment to enhancing national security.I thrive in chaotic situations and possess a unique ability to find clarity in complexity. I always seem to find the light at the end of the tunnel. My strong work ethic, developed from working in my father\'s diner, has taught me that success comes from determination and hard work.I can communicate in four languages and am expanding my technical skills, as I am committed to continuous learning. I enjoy traveling, staying active, and giving back to my community through volunteer work with veteran nonprofits, local schools and churches.
Experience
Operations Coordinator - Threat Hunting
Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency
Dec 2025 — Present
Cybersecurity Division | Threat Hunting | Chief of Operations
Education
Université libre de Bruxelles
International Relations and National Security Studies
The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
Master of Engineering - MEng, Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance
2020 — 2022
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
2015 — 2019
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