Sofiia Shevchuk is originally Ukrainian, currently based in Brussels, Belgium. Sofiia is founder of an educational and consultancy platform VONA, and NGO “The Tide”, both dedicated to the topics of climate, gender, peace and security. She also serves as an independent researcher, trainer, facilitator and a podcast host (e.g. VONA Talks, WIIS Brussels Voices, etc.). Through building connections, in-depth research, and facilitation of discussions Sofiia aims to contribute to a more equal, climate-just, and peaceful world. Sofiia has over 9 years of professional experience in the abovementioned topics. Prior to becoming a consultant, Sofiia worked with the German Marshall Fund of the United States, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, European Parliament (office of MEP Dr Hannah Neumann), the Brussels Binder, and a number of other smaller organisations.