Internationally recognised expert on disinformation and democratisation, and author Nina Jankowicz, is one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI. She is the co-founder and CEO of the American Sunlight Project as well as a prominent public speaker whose speaking engagements are known for their clarity and depth.
Nina’s career began at the National Democratic Institute, where she managed democracy assistance programs targeting Russia and Belarus and working to support democratic activists in these regions. As of 2025, Nina is the co-founder and CEO of the American Sunlight Project, a non-profit focused on countering disinformation. Nina’s expertise spans the public, private and academic sectors. Over her career, she has advised governments and international organisations, testifying before the United States Congress and the UK, Canadian and European Parliaments, leading accessible, actionable research about the effects of disinformation on women, minorities and democratic activists. She advised the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on disinformation and strategic communications under the auspices of a Fulbright Fellowship. She also holds a Master’s degree from the Centre for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
Over her career, Nina has used her extensive expertise to write in many major American newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, The Washington Post and Foreign Affairs. She is a frequent guest on radio and TV shows such as PBS Newshour and CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS and Amanpour and has authored two books, How to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News, and the Future of Conflict and How to Be a Woman Online: Surviving Abuse and Harassment, and How to Fight Back. As a speaker, Nina is known for her engaging and informative speaking style and covers topics such as Understanding Disinformation, Navigating Online Harassment and Policy and Regulation Insights. Nina can help leaders understand how misinformation and online manipulation can impact brand trust, employee well-being, and public perception. She also offers concrete strategies and actionable solutions that will allow companies to mitigate harassment online. Nina’s extensive knowledge makes her the perfect speaker for your next event. If you are interested in hiring Nina then do not hesitate to contact us today!
Books
How to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News, and the Future of Conflict
How to Be a Woman Online: Surviving Abuse and Harassment, and How to Fight Back
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
“Nina brought invaluable insights and a compelling presence that kept our audience engaged. Her deep expertise, combined with her accessible and engaging style, made complex topics feel approachable and relevant. We couldn’t have asked for a better speaker; thank you, Nina, for a fantastic experience!” - US Tour Operators Association
- 2025 - Co-founder & CEO of The American Sunlight Project
- 2025 - Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University
- 2024 - Vice President for the US Centre for Information Resilience
- 2022 - Executive Director of Disinformation Governance Board for thee US Department of Homeland Security
- 2022 - Global Fellow at The Wilson Center
- 2021 - Disinformation Fellow at The Wilson Center
- 2019 - Global Fellow at The Wilson Center
- 2017 - George F. Kennan Fellow at The Wilson Center
- 2017 - Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellow for the Fulbright Program in Ukraine
- 2016 - Government Relations & Communications Officer for the National Democratic Institute
- 2015 - Program Officer for the National Democratic Institute
How to hire Nina Jankowicz
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Nina Jankowicz for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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