Mathilde is an international student at the Elliott School of International Affairs, where she is studying for her Masters in Security Policy Studies. She specialises in Transnational Security and Conflict Resolution, and is hoping to build a career bridging the gap between Private Security Contractors and nonviolent conflict operations.
Mathilde has a nuanced background, prior to grad school she worked at Morgan Stanley, the IFC and the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York. She completed her undergraduate degree at the UK’s University of Bath in 2013 with a BSc in Politics and International Relations.
Beyond her career, she is passionate about her work with the Mentor Foundation, the leading international NGO that works to prevent drug abuse amongst children and youths. She believes the path to secure society starts with empowering young people from all backgrounds.
Mathilde moved to D.C. from Stockholm in August and is loving this vibrant and motivating city. She is making the most of her time at GWU, and is working to combine her graduate studies with political internships in the near future.
