Levi Howard

In partnership with the University of Washington's Global Research Group, I collaborated with the National Democratic Institute to conduct in-depth data collection and analysis on the effectiveness of existing governance tools in mitigating and responding to cyber threats. Our team focused on studying cyberattacks targeting less economically developed countries of interest to identify common patterns and develop actionable recommendations. Our goal was to promote a multi-stakeholder approach that balances democratic principles with strengthening cyber resilience.

As a fellow in the Cybersecurity Initiative at the Jackson School's International Policy Institute (IPI), I collaborate with faculty to create research reports on global cybersecurity policy issues. - Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Specialist. - Research and publication with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. - Policy and technical analysis of topics including data security, cyber tactics, and cyber warfare.

This capstone research project, facilitated by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington, focused on identifying disputable content, reviewing current social media moderation policy, and recommending further actions to make the digital world safe. The project culminated in a panel discussion with an evaluator from the National Democratic Institute.

Major: International Relations Regional focus: Eastern Europe and Russia Technical focus: cybersecurity