Amy Kokalari is a researcher and policy analyst specializing in European integration, digital governance, and the Western Balkans. She is currently working at the Italian Senate within the 4th Standing Committee on European Union Policies. She holds a Master’s in European Transformation and Integration at the College of Europe in Tirana, where she researched cybersecurity resilience in the Western Balkans. She previously earned a Master’s in Transnational Governance with a specialization in digitalization from the European University Institute in Florence. Amy has contributed to research at leading institutions, including the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels and the European University Institute. Her work has focused on EU enlargement policies, digital transformation, and geopolitical strategies. Beyond her academic and research engagements, Amy is fluent in multiple languages and passionate about tech policy and southeastern European studies.