Velina Tchakarova

Velina Tchakarova is the Founder and Geopolitical Strategist at FACE For A Conscious Experience, where expertise is applied to help clients navigate complex geopolitical landscapes and make informed decisions. Currently serving on the Scientific Advisory Board of the European Forum Alpbach and as a member of the Advisory Board for Eastern Circles, Tchakarova also holds positions as a Visiting Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation and a member of WICCI’s India-EU Business Council. Additionally, Tchakarova contributes as a Course Instructor at Real World Risk Institute LLC and serves on the Board of Advisors for The Defence Horizon Journal. With a background in research and leadership as a Director at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy from 2010 to 2023, Tchakarova has extensive knowledge in global system transformation and the EU’s role in Eastern Europe. Academic credentials include a PhD candidacy in International Politics Analysis at the University of Vienna, alongside a Master’s degree in Political Science from Heidelberg University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of National and World Economy, Sofia.