Dr. Nataliya Shok is an accomplished academic with over a decade of transdisciplinary experience in health and science policy research. Holding dual PhDs in political science and the history of science and technology, Dr. Shok brings a deep understanding of the complex intersections between these fields. As a seasoned program manager, she possesses strong analytical skills and a wealth of experience in policy development, strategic planning, and communications. She has effectively blended administrative leadership and teaching at prestigious medical schools in Russia and Kazakhstan. In 2019, she enriched her expertise as a visiting scholar at Wake Forest University. Until 2025 she served as a Public Policy Fellow at the Wilson Center. Throughout her career, she has contributed to and led multiple research projects across academia, government, and civil society organizations, demonstrating her commitment to advancing impactful policy solutions.

Currently, Dr. Nataliya Shok serves as an adjunct associate professor at Georgetown School of Medicine. Her work centers on vaccine diplomacy, biosecurity, public health, and science policies related to pandemic preparedness, climate change, and geopolitics.