Katelin van Zyl is a Research Associate at Futurum Risk, conducting open-source intelligence research to support due diligence, risk assessments and investigative mandates. She holds a Master’s degree (cum laude) in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies from the University of London, alongside Honours and undergraduate degrees (cum laude) in International Studies from Stellenbosch University, where she developed a particular focus on China and studied Mandarin. Her background spans media research and writing, alongside humanitarian work supporting grassroots partners across crisis-affected communities.