Rafael Rienks is a dedicated professional currently serving as a FreedomLab Fellow at FreedomLab, a think tank focused on future scenarios, since September 2022. Previously, Rafael held roles as a Research Intern and employee at VU Boekhandel and Boekhandel Venstra B.V. from March 2014 to September 2022. Rafael is pursuing a Master's degree in International and Public Affairs at The University of Hong Kong and holds a BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Additional education includes studies at Peking University, Sciences Po, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, alongside an Honours Academy program at Leiden University.