Erika Balsyte

Erika Balsyte is an experienced professional in external relations and administration with a strong background in international security and bioinformatics. Currently serving as an External Relations Officer at ELIXIR since August 2022, Erika previously held roles at the European Bioinformatics Institute as a Team Administrator, and at eu-LISA, where responsibilities included organizing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery exercises. Erika's earlier experience includes positions as a Junior Analyst at the European Union Institute for Security Studies, a Bluebook Trainee at the European External Action Service, and various internships that provided a foundation in research and administrative support across multiple organizations. Erika holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Development from Aalborg University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Vilnius University.