Kiera S.
About Kiera S.
Kiera S. is a Blockchain Research Analyst at TRM Labs, with a background in compliance and security. She has held various internships and research positions in government and academic institutions, and she holds a Master's degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies.
Work at TRM Labs
Kiera S. currently serves as a Blockchain Research Analyst at TRM Labs, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on analyzing blockchain data and trends to support the company's mission of providing compliance and risk management solutions in the cryptocurrency space. Her work involves leveraging her analytical skills to identify patterns and insights that can inform decision-making for clients in the blockchain ecosystem.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Research
Before joining TRM Labs, Kiera S. worked as an AML Compliance Analyst at FinClusive for six months in 2021. Her responsibilities included ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Additionally, she has held various internships, including a position at the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, where she worked in the Strategic Operations Division for 11 months. Her diverse experience also includes roles at the German Marshall Fund and the U.S. District Court, where she gained insights into security, defense, and legal processes.
Education and Expertise
Kiera S. holds a Master of Arts in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also studied at Czech Technical University in Prague, where she participated in a Nuclear Research Reactor Practicum in 2020. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a focus on National Security Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completed in 2018.
Internships and Early Career
Kiera S. has a robust background in internships that provided her with practical experience in various fields. In 2018, she interned at the Omaha Police Department in the Robbery Unit and at the U.S. District Court in Probation and Pretrial Services. She also served as a Security and Defense Intern at the German Marshall Fund of the United States in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies from 2019 to 2020.
Research and Academic Contributions
Throughout her academic career, Kiera S. has engaged in research that aligns with her interests in security and compliance. As a Human Rights Research Fellow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2017, she contributed to projects focused on human rights issues. Her role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies further developed her research skills, particularly in the context of nonproliferation and security studies.