Elnara Huseynova is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Administration with a specialization in Technology Policy and Innovation at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and customs from the Academy of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. She is the President of the First-Generation Student Union and Vice President of the Women in STEM Club at SIPA. Her focus areas are AI policy, technology policy, and responsible AI. Elnara served as the Project Manager for a Google Cloud Capstone project and recently completed her internship with Politheon, a startup building AI agents. She is passionate about fostering global understanding and cross-cultural exchange and proudly describes herself as a “social butterfly,” believing that meaningful relationships and dialogue can bridge cultures and bring communities together.
