Marina Kumskova

Marina Kumskova is an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and serves as a Senior UN Advocacy and Policy Adviser with the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC). Her work spans peacebuilding, human rights, and policy advocacy at the UN headquarters in New York and in field operations.

• Education: J.D. Candidate, CUNY School of Law (2022); M.A. in Human Rights, Columbia University (2017); B.S. in Criminal Justice, John Jay College (2015); B.A. in Linguistics, Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University (2009)

Her research and professional expertise focus on:

• Human rights frameworks in conflict zones
• Gender-responsive peacebuilding strategies
• Counterterrorism policies with a human rights lens
• Security sector reform

Ms. Kumskova was recognized as a McNair Scholar and John Jay-Vera Fellow, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and social justice. She contributes to global policy dialogues on peacemaking while mentoring students through her teaching and advocacy roles.