Kristen Ziccarelli

Kristen Ziccarelli is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Senior Policy Analyst for the America First Policy Institute, specializing in Homeland Security, Immigration, and the Western Hemisphere. Alongside this role, Kristen holds positions as Director of Global Coalitions, Director of Production, and has progressed through various analytical and production roles within the organization since June 2021. Additional experience includes serving as a Tour Guide at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception since June 2023 and engaging in several prestigious fellowships and seminars, including roles as a Security & Strategy Seminar Fellow at The Alexander Hamilton Society and a Military History & Strategy Fellow with The Public Interest Fellowship. Kristen possesses a Master of Science in International Business from the University of Edinburgh Business School and dual Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Political Science from Christopher Newport University, along with a high school diploma from John F. Kennedy School Berlin.