Rebecca has an impressive educational and experiential background in law and international relations. She holds a Master’s in International Relations with a concentration in Security Studies from the renowned Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, where she graduated with honors. Notably, her master’s thesis tackled the compelling case of youth-focused civil society organizations as a sustainable peace model in Northern Ireland.

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She also holds a double bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Bridgewater State University, where she graduated cum laude and received Departmental Honors in Criminal Justice. Her undergraduate thesis was a profound study on how correctional probation programs affect recidivism.

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Beyond her academic exploits, Rebecca has amassed practical experience from her various internships. This includes work at a leading law firm, where she executed data retrieval and record collection for clients' cases, and a probation department, where she worked closely with Probation Officers.

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In addition to her professional and academic competencies, Rebecca is adept at handling several secure databases, is fluent in the Microsoft Office suite and Google platforms, and has a keen understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. She is also an excellent communicator and has a penchant for legal research, service work, travel, and painting.