Work experience

• Exploitation Specialist

  Leidos Multimedia Services - USA

  2016.01-2025.01

  (9 years)

  Conducted literature reviews on Middle Eastern political, governance, and geopolitical dynamics, integrating policy reports and media sources to produce context-rich analytical outputs for US stakeholders and decision-makers. Wrote and edited news packages on security, governance, and counterterrorism, ensuring adherence to editorial standards. Produced analytical reports on geopolitical and socioeconomic developments across Arab countries, with a focus on their impact on governance, stability, and international engagement. Tracked and assessed disinformation trends, influence operations, and information manipulation campaigns.
• Syria Analyst

  COAR Global -Cyprus

  2022.01-2024.01

  (2 years)

  Developed media monitoring reports, tracking and analyzing narratives and sentiments across traditional and social media for the EU Mission in Syria. Conducted internal investigations and fact-finding exercises for organizations operating in high-risk environments, including reviewing personnel records, client complaints, and policy breaches. Produced third-party due diligence reports on entities and individuals of interest for donors operating in Syria. Monitored and analyzed disinformation trends, misinformation narratives, social media campaigns across traditional and social media platforms.
• Communication Manager

  USAID-funded D-Rasati II - Lebanon

  2015.01-2016.01

  (a year)

  Prepared press statements, in both Arabic and English, about the project and developed a variety of print-media materials. Developed press releases to communicate key organizational news, events, and developments, ensuring clear messaging and media engagement. Managed calendar coordination, meeting arrangements, and efficient dissemination of information to media outlets. Planned outreach events designed to build relationships and raise public awareness of D-RASATI II with external stakeholders.
• Media Analyst

  US embassy - Qatar

  2012.01-2015.01

  (3 years)

  Supervised the implementation of a social media coverage strategy following the power transition and the rising popularity of social media in Libya, and Egypt - monitoring over 60 key social media pages on a daily basis. Authored daily press and media roundups on ongoing political, social, religious, economic, and security issues in Libya and Egypt. Monitored political and media developments across Libya, Egypt, and the Gulf, including Qatar and Bahrain, producing daily briefs with a focus on regional implications
• Team Lead

  US Open Source Center- Qatar

  2009.01-2012.01

  (3 years)

  Prepared reports on political, security, and economic developments in Bahrain, Yemen, and Egypt. Led a multinational team of 18 researchers and linguists belonging to diverse cultural backgrounds. Supported management in critical decision-making and planning initiatives by producing detailed reports on foreign policy and national security issues.

Educational experience

• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

  Southeast European Studies

  2017.10-2018.10

  (a year)

  Master of Art in Southeast European Studies
• American University of Beirut, Lebanon

  Public Administration

  2006.10-2012.09

  (6 years)

  Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

Languages