Petra holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from University College Dublin and a Master of Science in Strategic Management from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Her academic interests focus on global contemporary political and social topics, with a particular interest in issues related to the African diaspora and Sub-Saharan Africa, including diverse societal discussions, perspectives, and developments within these contexts.

Her professional career has bridged academia and the private sector, leveraging her skills to contribute to international companies and organisations in achieving their goals.