Sasha is the Founding CEO of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a leading international ‘think and do tank’ with teams working in every global region to safeguard democracy and reverse the rising tide of hate, extremism and disinformation. Sasha has spearheaded ISD’s combination of advanced digital research and analysis, government policy advisory work, city and practitioner training, digital education, tech and communications programming. With a background in conflict resolution and an expertise in global extremist movements and digital policy, she advises a range of governments and has spearheaded major initiatives including the Strong Cities Network, Against Violent Extremism Network of former extremists, and the Business Council for Democracy. Sasha previously served as Senior Director at the EastWest Institute where she led conflict resolution programming. Sasha has testified before US Congress and the UK Parliament and is a regular commentator in the media (CNN, BBC, Channel 4 News and other networks).
It is a tragic reality that hateful ideology has found fertile ground online and offline, with consequences affecting not only Americans but people around the world. We cannot stand idle in the face of bias, bigotry, and extremism. Together, at the Eradicate Hate Summit and beyond, the collective will of individuals and organizations is needed to galvanize all people of good will to protect and defend our communities.
