Latressa's Resume

Latressa

Senior International Policy, Security & Risk Consultant

Female

48 y/o

Strategic Planning/Management

Live in United States

Nationality United States

Summary

Senior international policy and risk consultant with over 12 years of experience delivering geopolitical analysis, security risk assessment, regulatory intelligence, and strategic advisory services across Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Possesses deep expertise in international policy analysis, political and security risk evaluation, government relations, and investment intelligence for multinational corporations, government-linked entities, think tanks, and research institutions. Highly skilled at transforming complex political, legal, and regulatory environments into clear, actionable intelligence to support executive decision-making in high-risk and emerging markets. Recognized for analytical rigor, discretion, and cross-cultural effectiveness, with strong research, writing, and stakeholder engagement capabilities and a results-driven, adaptable working style.

Work experience

Senior Market Intelligence Analyst
International Executive Search & Advisory Firm
2021.01-Current
(5 years)
Provided strategic policy, investment, and regulatory risk advisory services supporting multinational expansion in Africa and Europe.
Senior International Policy, Security & Risk Consultant
Principal
2010.01-Current
(16 years)
Provide senior-level geopolitical, policy, regulatory, and security risk advisory services to multinational corporations, government-linked entities, research institutions, and international organizations across Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Scope of work includes: · Government environment and regulatory risk assessment · Security, geopolitical, and early-warning analysis · Investment, market entry, and compliance intelligence · Executive-level policy briefs and board advisory memoranda Selected Senior Engagements & Appointments
Senior Policy & Risk Advisory Consultant (Part-Time / Remote)
RAND Corporation
2023.01-2025.01
(2 years)
Delivered strategic security and policy advisory services to U.S. government agencies and international partners, including geopolitical instability analysis, terrorism risk, cyber threats, and defense planning support.
Senior Security Analyst
Frost & Sullivan
2021.01-2023.01
(2 years)
Led cross-border policy, regulatory, and market intelligence projects supporting investment, market entry, and compliance strategies.
Diligence Consultant
Research Institutes / Think Tanks / NGOs
2013.01-2020.01
(7 years)
Conducted political, economic, and security research on Africa, Europe, and China-related overseas policy dynamics.
International Affairs & Regional Research Analyst (Contract-Based)
jane's defence intelligence
2017.01-2019.01
(2 years)
Produced high-impact defense and security intelligence used by government, military, and private security organizations.
Economic Investment Consultant
Global Solutions Ltd.
2015.01-2018.01
(3 years)
Performed political, country, and security risk due diligence for energy, mining, and trade investments.
senior
International Finance Research Group
2000.01-2010.01
(10 years)
Conducted economic, financial, and policy research supporting international investment and market risk analysis. CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS · Certified Security Consultant – International Association of Security Consultants · Risk Management Professional (PMI) · Certified Market Research Professional (CMRP) · Member, International Association of Business Analysts

Educational experience

United States Military Academy
Security Policy, Defense Analysis, Leadership
2014.10-2016.11
(2 years)
Security Policy, Defense Analysis, Leadership
Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
2012.03-2013.12
(2 years)
Economic Policy & Data-Driven Decision Making
London School of Economics and Political Science
in International Relations
2009.03-2011.12
(3 years)
International Policy Analysis, Security Studies, Global Governance
university of pennsylvania - the wharton school
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2006.03-2008.08
(2 years)
Strategy, Finance, Global Markets
University of California, Los Angeles
in Economics
1993.10-1997.04
(4 years)
Advanced Security & Defense Policy Studies