Sofiia Kozak joins GMF as Program Assistant for Strategic Democracy Initiative

Sofiia Kozak is listed as a program assistant for the Strategic Democracy Initiative (SDI) at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, based in Washington, D.C., in a staff profile posted May 12, 2026. Her role combines administrative duties with research support and includes managing the fund's cooperation with multiple international stakeholders.

According to the profile, Kozak's day-to-day work at SDI involves both logistical coordination and contributions to research efforts. The listing describes her as a point of contact for collaborative projects that bring together external partners and GMF staff, focusing on initiatives run out of the organization's Washington office.

Role and responsibilities at GMF

In her program assistant capacity, Kozak is responsible for administrative functions that support SDI programming as well as research tasks that feed into the initiative's workstreams. The profile highlights her role in facilitating cooperation between GMF and international stakeholders, suggesting a mix of operations, event support, and cross-border coordination.

GMF's Strategic Democracy Initiative operates within the broader think-tank ecosystem in Washington. Staff in supporting roles like Kozak's help sustain the day-to-day work that enables policy research, convenings, and partnerships across government and nonprofit networks in the city.

Local connections and prior experience

The profile notes that Kozak has previous experience interning with U.S. institutions, including the U.S. Senate and Voice of America. Those earlier positions indicate familiarity with federal institutions and media operations common among early-career professionals who join Washington-based policy organizations.

Kozak is listed as a member of GMF’s staff in the Washington office, confirming her placement within the city’s think-tank community. Her hiring continues a pattern of GMF recruiting staff with hands-on exposure to U.S. policy and media institutions.

GMF did not provide extended biographical detail beyond the profile listing and a contact name on the page. No new policy work or publications tied specifically to Kozak appeared on the profile at the time it was posted.

Forward-looking, Kozak’s responsibilities make her a potential contact for SDI events, partnership inquiries, and project logistics. Observers of the city’s policy and nonprofit scene can expect to see staff in similar roles supporting GMF’s program schedule and collaborations in the months ahead.