Adam Frank is a senior at Columbia, from Portland, Oregon, studying history and political science. His academic interests include tech policy, U.S. Middle East and North Africa strategy, ethics, and national security. During his time in New York, Adam interned at a think-tank, a data analytics firm, and a law firm. Before Columbia, he served as a military sniper deployed in the Middle East. More recently, he has worked as a strategist and, later, as a co-director for a small Turkish humanitarian relief NGO. In his free time, Adam enjoys learning about Roman history, walking in Riverside Park, and fencing.