Tatyana Hippolyte is a graduate student at the University of Miami pursuing a Master's in Public Administration & Public Policy. Her area of focus is international and global affairs, with a research focus on human rights, global and international security, environment, and resources. Tatyana graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a degree in Political Science and double-minoring in Pre- Law and African American studies. During her time at Florida A&M University, she interned at the Florida Community Law Center while serving the student body as the Head of the Department of Community Affairs.

Tatyana also worked for the Tallahassee Branch of the President Joe Biden campaigns while also serving on the re-election campaign for Congressman Al Lawson. After graduation, Tatyana served on the Hedder-Joseph campaign team for the Board of Commissioners in District 6. She now works in her current role as a Border Affairs Specialist on a contract with Customs and Border Protection. After graduation, Tatyana aspires to continue her work in government affairs and expand her research on international and global policy to ensure a better future on a worldwide scale.