Jessica Pino

The Aqool Wire is an independent data intelligence platform that visualizes Saudi Arabia's AI buildouts, capital deployment, and policy dynamics — reducing information asymmetry and improving market-entry decisions.

As part of the LSE Craft of Government program, I collaborated with UNESCO on a research project examining how AI is reshaping the future of work. Our team interviewed senior leaders across technology, automotive, and luxury sectors, along with AI policy experts, to assess how automation is influencing hiring, displacement, and workforce strategies, and how governments and international institutions can respond. We found that while AI is accelerating job losses in some areas, it is also creating new demand for skills and roles. Meeting this challenge requires investment in AI literacy, lifelong learning, and large-scale upskilling. I co-authored a policy paper highlighting UNESCO’s role in fostering international cooperation, setting global best practices, and ensuring the benefits of AI are broadly shared.

Completed a Master of Public Policy degree at LSE's School of Public Policy, as part of a pivot from foreign policy to AI policy and regulation. ➤ Analyzed global AI policy trends and their impacts on workforce strategies and the labor market. ➤ Developed policy proposals aimed at fostering innovation while ensuring ethical AI deployment. ➤ Participated in interdisciplinary discussions with technology experts and policymakers on AI challenges.

Led political analysis on counterterrorism, internal security, and transnational threats in Europe • Produced reporting to inform senior U.S. policymakers on policy coordination with European partners • Assessed implications of domestic political developments for regional security and economic stability • Coordinated with host-government counterparts and interagency partners to align policy priorities

French Language Student at the Foreign Language Institute, Washington D.C.

Analyzed regional political dynamics, governance trends, and economic conditions in Iraqi Kurdistan • Tracked parliamentary developments and government initiatives affecting regional stability and investment • Assessed political risk and institutional capacity in a post-conflict environment • Provided decision-support analysis to senior officials during periods of heightened regional uncertainty

Served as primary analytical liaison between State Department policymakers and interagency stakeholders on Syria • Conducted political and economic assessments to inform U.S. policy deliberations • Evaluated the impact of diplomatic, economic, and security initiatives on regional outcomes • Synthesized intelligence and open-source reporting into clear policy briefs

Provided political and economic analysis on Egypt’s regional diplomacy and domestic policy priorities • Assessed governance, economic reform, and political stability trends • Produced reporting on Egypt’s role in African and Middle Eastern political dynamics • Supported senior leadership with analysis of bilateral and regional policy implications

Arabic Language Student at the Foreign Language Institute, Washington D.C.

Analyzed U.S.–Pakistan security cooperation and military assistance programs • Monitored implementation and effectiveness of U.S. security assistance • Assessed political and economic implications of military operations and regional security developments • Supported interagency coordination on security and defense policy

Conducted political and economic assessments related to governance and conflict dynamics in Afghanistan • Evaluated the economic and institutional impact of Taliban rule and insurgency • Supported policy planning through data-driven analysis and reporting • Contributed to interagency assessments on stabilization and development efforts