Laura Kupe is an attorney, national security professional, strategist, advocate, and diaspora leader with over 10 years of experience in national security and foreign policy across roles at the Department of Defense, U.S. House of Representatives, Department of Homeland Security, and the White House. As a self-proclaimed “Afropean-American,” she brings multilingual and cross-cultural insights to all of her endeavors, in addition to her legal and analytical acumen. Laura’s talents allow her to bridge gaps between policy analysis, implementation, and community advocacy—making her a standout voice in the national security field.