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Bratislava, Sk

Slovak Republic

Inspired by the Velvet Revolution of November 1989, we seek to reimagine the narrative of freedom, democracy, personal courage, and diligence for the young audiences of the 21st century.→ Founded a web-based youth discussion platform and led its editorial team (~15 members)→ Created and executed a communication and engagement strategy for an NGO network boosting national and local media coverage (4 workshops, 10 press conferences and media interviews, 52 media articles, 10 explainers) → Oversaw social media capabilities (Facebook, Instagram), managed web page (WordPress) for Sebavedome.sk→ Created engaging written and video content for websites and social media→ Fundraised, managed projects for Slovak Foreign Policy Association, Institute for Public Affairs, Anton Tunega Foundation

Bratislava

We work with interfaith leaders to bring the message of peaceful coexistence into people's hearts and minds, focusing on the young generation.→ Moderated engaging interfaith high school discussions (50 schools, 900 students, 150 teachers)→ Hosted 150+ participants from 20 nations and 7 world religions at Central European Interfaith Forum 2016→ Shortlisted for hosting a global Parliament of the World’s Religions in Bratislava, Vienna and Prague in 2018→ Bestselling book author "A Christian, a Muslim and a Jew Meet Together..."→ Managed the organization’s social media (Facebook) and web page (WordPress)

Banska Bystrica/Bratislava

We bring together young professionals and students of international relations, foreign policy, and security to foster dialogue and cooperation on these topics, promote education and awareness, and support the development of young leaders in Slovakia and Central Europe.→ Founded and led NGO promoting public awareness about NATO and national security (~20 members)→ Organized first two editions of international security conference EUROSEC (later GLOBSEC)

Bratislava, Slovakia

→ Bilateral desk officer for 12 NATO and partner nations, including US, UK, France, Italy, Brazil, Colombia→ Facilitated StratCom efforts to successfully secure adoption of Slovak–US Defense Cooperation Agreement

Riga, Latvia

→ Oversaw research and action countering authoritarian influence across Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Asia→ Lectured at NATO School Oberammergau for public affairs and media professionals → Managed the Center’s largest project, accounting for 15% of the organization’s shared budget→ Led projects on StratCom capacity development support to Jordan, organized mobile training team in Amman→ Edited and proofread large research reports, wrote executive summaries → Facilitated high turnout of Slovak officials in COE courses and events→ Contributed to Agenda & Speaker Team for Riga StratCom Dialogue→ Mentored and inspired 4 interns/fellows for 3-6 month periods each

Bratislava, Slovakia

→ Coordinated work on Slovakia’s first Defense Spending Review and Performance Assessment→ Oversaw Ministry of Finance inputs on inter-agency commission for drafting the Security and Defense Strategies → Provided inputs for social media posts and infographics (Facebook, LinkedIn)

Bratislava

We aim to influence the future by generating new ideas and solutions for a better and safer world.→ Coordinated development of agenda and speakers for the GLOBSEC 2015 Security Conference→ Revitalized International Advisory Board involving politicians and thought leaders→ Authored and edited policy papers→ Served as general rapporteur for GLOBSEC events

Bratislava

→ Established and led MOD think tank (8 members) to support decision-making on defense transformation→ Managed the organization’s budget, staff, materiel, document workflow, and protection of classified information→ Organized projects with NGOs and academia→ Drafted government-mandated MOD Declaration on Cooperation with Non-profit Organizations

Bratislava

→ Contributed to working group on White Paper on Defense, drafted chapter on civilian personnel management

Brussels

→ Served as highest MOD civilian representative to NATO and the EU→ Managed a 16-member diplomatic team, advising Ambassadors to NATO and the EU on defense issues→ Championed Slovak interests on the Defense Policy and Planning Committee and Nuclear Planning Group→ Organized and facilitated high-level meetings, from Working Group to Ambassadorial up to Ministerial and Heads of State and Government level, developing media lines, policy positions, lines to take, meeting minutes, and taskings

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

→ Promoted Slovakia’s agenda on the Political-Military Group, EU-NATO Capability Group, ATHENA Common Funding Special Committee, EU Satellite Centre Board→ Served as Steering Committee Member of the European Security and Defense College

Bratislava

→ Wrote dozens of speeches, articles and other communication assets→ Contributed to drafting teams on strategies and concepts (Defense Strategy, Model 2015, MOD Audit)→ Advised NATO partners on StratCom and defense reform (missions to Ukraine, Bosnia, Montenegro)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

→ Conducted research in support of partner Mark Brzezinski’s media outreach on US foreign and security policy→ Identified business opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe for private military firm MPRI

D.E.S.S., Defense, Geostrategy And Industrial Affairs

Master'S Degree, International Affairs And Diplomacy

Activities and Societies: Euro-Atlantic Center, Rotaract Club Banska Bystrica, Slovak Atlantic Commission