An ambitious and innovative LBS Merit Scholar pursuing a Masters in Management, I am dually based in London and the United States. I hold a passion for business, media, and politics, valuing the intersection of creative skills with professional interests. I enjoy the opportunity to learn how to connect with people and use their stories to inspire change.I have just completed my MSc in Media and Communications from London School of Economics, immediately following my undergraduate study in Politics and Economics from Oxford. I have a wide range of professional experience, including Competitive Analysis at Logitech and an internship at the U.S. House of Representatives for the office of Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17). Within university, I hold leadership positions in multiple societies and clubs, such as Vice President of my college, Treasurer for the Oxford Recording Society, Development Director for the Oxford University Strategic Studies Group, and—most importantly—Social Media Manager for the Oxford Taylor Swift Society :)In my free time, I enjoy writing/producing music and engaging in different types of photography, including event, performance, portrait, and weddings. My photo portfolio can be found at riyakphoto.com.I ultimately aim to use my strategic skills and creative abilities to explore the nuances in the overlap between strategy, policy, and media. I hope to one day find a career in consulting, strategy, or in the media/music industry.