Summer Walker

Summer Walker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in security and rights initiatives, currently serving as the Head of Security and Rights Initiatives at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime since January 2019. Walker has also held the position of Head of Multilateral Affairs in New York and worked as a self-employed writer and strategic consultant from January 2017 to February 2024, engaging with research institutes and government organizations. Previous roles include Drug Policy Project Manager at United Nations University and international consultant for various clients, including the West African Drugs Commission. Walker's earlier career featured positions at institutions such as the Center on International Cooperation, HPCR International, and Ford Foundation. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Human Rights from The London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from Colgate University.