The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Sophie Nakamitsu Lennartsson is a skilled program associate currently working at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region since November 2022. Previous experience includes a research assistant role at the United Nations Archives, where digitization of primary sources was conducted under Dr. Thant Myint-U, and a research internship with the Human Rights Index, collaborating with the President of the International Peace Institute. Academic contributions were made as a research assistant at Smith College, supporting a doctoral candidate's study on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. Additional roles included tutoring Japanese language students and interning at both the Japanese Organization for International Family Planning and Manila Doctors Hospital, where advocacy and community health initiatives were supported. Sophie holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Government, and Anthropology from Smith College, along with an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the United Nations International School.
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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Vision: Democracy for a better future. Mission: Together, we build resilient democracies that deliver for all. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by: --Providing technical assistance to election officials --Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process --Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.