Rhyan Suyeko Pilikalana Hioki is a transnational security scholar specializing in border security, migration policy, democratic resilience, and emerging threats. She holds a Master of Science in Global Affairs with a concentration in Transnational Security from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Lyon College, where she graduated cum laude. Hioki previously served as a Legislative Aide at the Hawaii State Senate under Senate President Ronald Kouchi, supporting legislative initiatives and stakeholder engagement across sectors. Her academic research focuses on the strategic dimensions of migration, counterterrorism, foreign policy, and the preservation of democracy.