Mayssa Merzouki is currently a student at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where she is pursuing a degree in social sciences with a focus on political sciences. She plans to pursue a Master's in International Politics in the near future. Originally from Morocco, Mayssa moved to Brussels to further her academic career. In addition to her studies, Mayssa has gained professional experience as a public affairs and communications intern at a lobbying firm in Brussels, where she contributed to various projects related to public policy and communications strategies, where she has worked on healthcare, finance, and tech-related accounts.