Ina Thigith is the Senior Production Associate of Development & Operations for the Pacific Council on International Policy. In her role with the Pacific Council Ina manages sustaining member and general member billing, technological support and maintenance, and graphic design. Ina also serves as manager of the Junior Fellows Program.

Ina is a 2024 M.A. Law & Diplomacy candidate at the Fletcher School with a specialization in Human Security, International Business & Gender and Intersectional Analysis. Her research focuses on social urbanism, architecture, and civic engagement as tools for community wellness and restoration, specifically in the Latin American context. Ina also serves as a data research fellow for Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) through AAPI Data's DNA Fellowship program. 

Before serving as a Senior Production Associate at the Pacific Council, Ina interned in the Department of Economic Affairs for the U.S. Embassy in London, where she developed projects alongside Haver Analytics and cultivated her passion for international diplomacy. Upon her return to the United States, she interned as a representative for the Asia Society of Southern California and served on congressional campaigns through Prosper Rose LLC, a political consulting firm that pushes for diversity, equity, and inclusion in politics.

Ina received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, with a concentration in International Relations, from the University of California, Los Angeles. During her studies, she focused on the relationship between the U.S. and East Asia and spent time living both in Hong Kong, where she studied business at The University of Hong Kong, and in Tokyo, where she lived as an English teacher. Ina enjoys spending time with her dog Goomba, supporting small businesses, nail art, and baking.