Zsófia, originally from Hungary, moved to Germany to pursue a degree in politics. Growing up in a post-socialist country that has yet to fully reconcile with its past, she witnessed firsthand the challenges of incomplete conflict transitions, which motivated her to develop a nuanced skill set aimed at deeply understanding these issues and crafting informed proposals. During her studies in Governance at the University of Freiburg, she specialized in post-conflict societies and gender-based violence, merging perspectives from international relations, international law, and security studies.
In recent years, Zsófia has worked as a teaching assistant in an International Relations course, where she developed a strong interest in security approaches focused on Feminist Foreign Policy and non-violent conflict transformation. This interest led her to Berlin, where she discovered CRISP’s work, which aligns closely with her career motivations. She sees her time at CRISP as a valuable opportunity to contribute to international peacebuilding efforts and refine her skills in conflict mediation and reconciliation, particularly concerning MENA-EU relations.
She is committed to incorporating critical lenses into her future work, believing that prioritizing human needs and addressing structural inequalities are essential for creating inclusive peace and shaping more just and resilient security policies.