Susanne Rosenbaum is GMF’s senior manager of Strategic Convening. She brings expertise in high-level event management, diplomatic protocol, and international relations, with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. Her work has centered on designing and delivering high-impact gatherings that strengthen institutional visibility and foster meaningful stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining GMF, Rosenbaum managed special events at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and served as social secretary to the German ambassador in Washington, DC. She began her career in the European Parliament, contributing to legislative and policy work. Rosenbaum has a bachelor’s degree in European studies from Maastricht University and a master’s degree in international and European politics from the University of Edinburgh. She is a certified meeting professional (CMP) and is fluent in English and German.

Iva Zoric is GMF’s vice president of communications and editorial. She is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s communications and editorial strategy, and overseeing its external and brand positioning. She serves as an adviser to the president and executive team, and manages GMF’s digital platforms, media campaigns, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Zoric previously served as vice president of global communications and media relations at the Council on Foreign Relations for over 12 years. She also spent nearly 15 years as a senior news producer at PBS, BBC World News, and ABC News, earning Peabody and duPont-Columbia awards.

Zoric holds a master’s degree in philosophy from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Tufts University.