Shruti Nallappa graduated with a degree in Global Affairs, a minor in Korean Studies, and dual concentrations in Global Governance and Human Security from George Mason University in December 2019. As an Intern for the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), she hopes to learn about North Korean refugees and best practices to assist them, and about North Korea's economy, education, and security sectors. Shruti previously served as an intern for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) in Washington, D.C., where she worked closely with the Legislative Director and Foreign Affairs staff. She has also studied at George Mason University Korea and the University of Oxford in England where she obtained a certificate in history, politics, and society. Shruti is now pursuing her graduate studies at The George Washington University where she will be obtaining an MA in International Affairs with a focus on the Africa region and humanitarian assistance.