Athena Masthoff serves as the Senior Research Assistant in the Policy Center, where she conducts research and analysis alongside Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow for US Foreign Policy. Athena also facilitates the operation of key Policy Center programs and strategic initiatives. Prior to this role, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the President at MEI, after beginning her career as an Executive Office Intern in January of 2024.
She holds a B.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University, with a concentration in security policy and a minor in Photography. Athena is proficient in Italian and is currently enrolled in Arabic language classes.
