I’m passionate about empowering society through research, innovation, and education. Trained as a political scientist with over a decade of experience in consulting, I work at the intersection of policy, technology, security, and communications. My background combines research expertise on EU digital policy, foreign policy and global governance, alongside advisory work for academic institutions, international organisations, and political actors. I have led international research projects, managed multi-annual communications campaigns, and advised on issues including: misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare, cognitive security, geopolitics, public diplomacy, digital governance, civic participation, community-building, and democratic renewal. Currently, my work explores how information ecosystems can be optimised to strengthen trust, transparency, and democratic resilience. I’m particularly interested in leveraging emerging technologies, gamification, and complex networks science. Curious, creative, and collaborative, I thrive in spaces that bridge disciplines and in teams that share a passion for turning bold ideas into action.

Sophie Laurence Veriter

I’m passionate about empowering society through research, innovation, and education. Trained as a political scientist with over a decade of experience in consulting, I work at the intersection of policy, technology, security, and communications. My background combines research expertise on EU digital policy, foreign policy and global governance, alongside advisory work for academic institutions, international organisations, and political actors. I have led international research projects, managed multi-annual communications campaigns, and advised on issues including: misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare, cognitive security, geopolitics, public diplomacy, digital governance, civic participation, community-building, and democratic renewal. Currently, my work explores how information ecosystems can be optimised to strengthen trust, transparency, and democratic resilience. I’m particularly interested in leveraging emerging technologies, gamification, and complex networks science. Curious, creative, and collaborative, I thrive in spaces that bridge disciplines and in teams that share a passion for turning bold ideas into action.

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I’m passionate about empowering society through research, innovation, and education.

Trained as a political scientist with over a decade of experience in consulting, I work at the intersection of policy, technology, security, and communications.

My background combines research expertise on EU digital policy, foreign policy and global governance, alongside advisory work for academic institutions, international organisations, and political actors.

I have led international research projects, managed multi-annual communications campaigns, and advised on issues including: misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare, cognitive security, geopolitics, public diplomacy, digital governance, civic participation, community-building, and democratic renewal.

Currently, my work explores how information ecosystems can be optimised to strengthen trust, transparency, and democratic resilience. I’m particularly interested in leveraging emerging technologies, gamification, and complex networks science.

Curious, creative, and collaborative, I thrive in spaces that bridge disciplines and in teams that share a passion for turning bold ideas into action.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Research Fellow at Peace & Security Global Governance Institute, Brussels
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Led research and policy analysis across digital policy, geopolitics, and governance; collaborated with high-level stakeholders in diplomacy, education, policy, media, and advocacy.
Co-Founder & Director of Operations at Level Up
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led international research lab using gamification to optimize democracy; organized pilot events with the European Commission; designed undergraduate courses and managed 100+ events/missions in 34 countries.
Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Representative at Institute of Security & Global Affairs, Leiden University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led a team to develop organizational policies and implementation strategies for 200+ staff and 2000+ students; collaborated with senior executives.
Lecturer at Institute of Security & Global Affairs, Leiden University (The Hague campus)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Co-taught and lectured on security & governance topics; contributed to curriculum and guest lectures.
Editor at The Hague Journal of Diplomacy
January 1, 2020 - Present
Editorial responsibilities for the journal (2020–present).
Editor & PR at St Antony's International Review
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Editorial and public relations responsibilities (2018-2020).
Communications Consultant at Dahren Dorf Programme, University of Oxford
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led communications campaigns (22 interviews with European leaders; 4 campaigns).
Communications Consultant at EU Neighbourhood East, European Commission / Ecorys
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Designed, launched and managed network of 1700+ young leaders in 34 countries; oversaw funding rounds (€11M) and 100+ events/missions.
Security Analyst at Royal Military Academy, Brussels
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Security analysis and related activities at a national defense institution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs at Leiden University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Master of Philosophy in Politics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
PhD in Security & Global Affairs
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization