Natali Husic Sarkozy is a second-year graduate candidate in the Master’s in Global Human Development (GHD) program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She is also pursuing a certificate in Diplomatic Studies from Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD), where her research focuses on the Gulf region and the Abraham Accords in the context of the post-Gaza war period. Originally from the former Yugoslavia, Natali spent part of her upbringing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, experiences that shaped her passion for international development and diplomacy.

Natali earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from New York University in just two years, furthering her commitment to understanding global governance and conflict resolution. She brings a multicultural perspective and linguistic fluency in Serbo-Croatian, French, and English to her work in international affairs.

Professionally, Natali has held key roles across diverse international settings. She worked as a Program Manager for the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she played a role in drafting the themes of the conference and managing strategic collaborations with high-level stakeholders, including heads of state, top CEOs, and government ministers. This experience deepened her understanding of the intersections between diplomacy, economic development, and leadership on the global stage.

As part of her GHD studies, Natali completed a six-month internship with DT Global’s Learning and Innovation team, where she contributed to global development projects by conducting market research, drafting proposals, and identifying innovative solutions to complex challenges. Additionally, her second capstone project with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) focused on evaluating food security initiatives for children in conflict zones, providing actionable recommendations for humanitarian programming.

Natali’s academic and professional journey reflects her commitment to creating sustainable solutions to global challenges. With her background spanning multiple continents, her expertise in international development and diplomacy continues to drive her pursuit of transformative change in the world.