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Sophie Laurence Veriter

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

About

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.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 9 roles

Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Representative · Institute of Security & Global Affairs, Leiden UniversityJan 2022 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led a team to develop organizational policies and implementation strategies for 200+ staff and 2000+ students; collaborated with senior executives.

Co-Founder & Director of Operations · Level UpJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

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.

Editor · The Hague Journal of DiplomacyJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Editorial responsibilities for the journal (2020–present).

Lecturer · Institute of Security & Global Affairs, Leiden University (The Hague campus)Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Communications Consultant · Dahren Dorf Programme, University of OxfordJan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Research Fellow · Peace & Security Global Governance Institute, BrusselsJan 2019 – Dec 2023 · 5 yrs
Editor & PR · St Antony's International ReviewJan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Security Analyst · Royal Military Academy, BrusselsJan 2016 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs · Leiden University2013 – 2016

Certifications and awards

Master of Philosophy in Politics2018 – 2020
PhD in Security & Global Affairs2020 – 2025

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