ZANA FRLUCKAJ
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EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics - Expected December 2025 Coursework: Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, SQL, SAS (future coursework in Python) St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY
B.A. in Political Science/Government & Philosophy (minor) - May 2023 GPA: 3.75/4.00 Dean's List (2019-2023), Published in The Underground Academic Journal SUNY Canton, Canton, NY
Non-degree coursework in Statistics & Microeconomics - Fall 2024 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Manhattan District Attorney's Office, New York, NY Investigative Analyst (Promoted from Paralegal) - June 2023 - Present
- Conduct in-depth forensic reviews of high-volume financial data (bank records, KYC, ACH, and wire transfers).
- Generate legal memos and present research findings for grand jury proceedings and prosecutorial strategy.
- Testified before the grand jury on financial analysis conducted independently.
- Collaborate across legal, law enforcement, and intelligence teams as part of the FIU and Securities Fraud Task Force.
- Utilize data and research tools including FinCEN, Voyager, LexisNexis, CLEAR, i2 Analyst's Notebook. The WORD Studio, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Writing & Communication Tutor - Feb 2022 - May 2023
- Provided 300+ hours of academic writing support.
- Specialized in enhancing clarity, tone, and structure of analytical papers. Tedra Cobb for Congress, Canton, NY
Policy & Campaign Intern - Nov 2019 - May 2020
- Conducted policy research on 20+ issues ranging from healthcare to rural economic development.
- Created educational materials used to engage 500+ constituents.
- Developed persuasive messaging based on legislative tracking and voter data insights. LEADERSHIP & INITIATIVES
Founder & President, The Nine Coalition - 2021-2023
- Created and led a student Title IX reform group focused on transparency and survivor advocacy.
- Drafted internal policy recommendations and organized public forums.
- Developed and administered Qualtrics surveys to capture survivor experiences, providing insights for senior leadership. Media Co-Chair, The Black Laurentian Initiative - 2020-2021
- Produced educational digital content to amplify BIPOC voices and policy concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to draft memorandum to senior staff about racial discrimination on campus. Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) Alumna - 2021
- Completed leadership seminar on women's roles in public policy and law. TECHNICAL & LANGUAGE SKILLS
Technical Tools: Excel, SQL, SAS, i2 Analyst's Notebook, CLEAR, FinCEN, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Languages: Serbo-Croatian (Fluent), Italian (Working Proficiency) Key Skills: Investigative Research, Analysis, Legal Writing, Public Communication, Cross-Agency Collaboration