Alexandra Pugh is a Washington, DC-based program coordinator with GMF Technology. She previously worked with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and at the Center for European Policy Analysis, where she focused on Russia-China cooperation and competition. She also held a fellowship at the Bush Institute to research NATO policy toward Ukraine.

Pugh graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University with bachelor’s degrees in political science and music.

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.