Cristina Barreras holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Governance, as well as a Bachelor's in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics from the University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on security policies and democracy with a regional focus in Latin America. She currently works part-time as a Junior Editor for The School for Moral Ambition. She is looking to gain experience and get involved in the think-tank world because she wants to become a policy or political analyst.