Ina Thigith

DNA Research Fellow

Ina (she/her/hers) is the Senior Production Associate of Development & Operations for the Pacific Council on International Policy. In her role with the Pacific Council, she manages development projects, provides technological support and maintenance, and creates graphic designs. Ina also serves as manager of the Junior Fellowship Program. Ina is a 2024 M.A. Law & Diplomacy candidate at the Fletcher School specializing in Human Security, International Business & Gender and Intersectional Analysis. Her capstone research focuses on social urbanism, architecture, and civic engagement as tools for community wellness and restoration, specifically in the Latin American context.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 in Hong Kong, where she studied business at The University of Hong Kong, and in Tokyo, where she lived as an English Teacher. Currently, Ina resides in Arlington, MA on the colonized land of the Wôpanâak (Wampanoag) and Massachusett tribes. She is a proud Micronesian of indigenous Yapese origin. Ina enjoys spending time with her dog Goomba, supporting small businesses, nail art, and baking.