Yulia Shalomov is the Program and Operations Lead at Our Secure Future. She previously served as associate director for the N7 Initiative with the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs, where she supported the Center’s programmatic work on Israel and peacemaking initiatives between Israel and Arab and Muslim states. Prior to joining the Council, Yulia contributed to policy research and multilateral advocacy in peace and security issues at the International Crisis Group and International Peace Institute. She has worked extensively in the social sector on peacebuilding, human and minority rights issues, and civil society engagement. This includes a specific focus on gender equality and parity in women’s political representation. Yulia is a graduate of the University of Chicago’s data and evidence-based program in International Development and Policy at the Harris School of Public Policy. She also holds a degree in International Affairs, with a concentration in International Law and Organizations and Conflict Resolution from the George Washington University.
