Studies in Law, Latvijas Universitate; MA, International Studies, University of Durham; Mjur Law, University of Oxford; Master in Global Leadership and Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum. Previous work experience includes positions at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia; Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the United Kingdom; Permanent Representation of the Republic of Latvia to the EU; World Economic Forum; Mercuria Energy Trading S.A.; St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and Asia Venture Philanthropy Network. Currently, Benita is Co-Founder, Director for Strategy and Business Development for Adtingo International Pte. Ltd.