Melika Atic, Co-Founder

Melika is a senior operations and program delivery leader with 20+ years of experience in the non-profit and private sectors. She has lived and worked across Asia-Pacific for over a decade, supporting electoral processes in the region, including multi-country initiatives on cybersecurity and inclusion. She began her career in post-conflict elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina and worked on global education/advocacy campaigns at a New York-based media company - including a Buddy Holly tribute album and PBS fundraising special. After managing concerts and hauling gear, she figured democracy promotion would be an easier gig. Spoiler alert: democracy is the longest-running production there is!

Melika holds a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in political science (peace/conflict studies) from Bryn Mawr College, where she co-captained the crew team. She prefers water over land, has two rescue dogs, and a lifelong belief that the best stories come from unexpected detours.

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