Kristiana Nitisa is an Engagement and Research Assistant at Open Nuclear Network, where she specialises in nuclear risk reduction, NATO-Russia relations and researching communication strategies to combat disinformation in the nuclear field. In addition to her role at Open Nuclear Network, she works as the Northern Europe Reporter for The European Correspondent.
Kristiana has a background in international peacebuilding, having worked in research and communications for various NGOs. Her previous work experiences in peacebuilding have focused on supporting local peacebuilding leadership and fostering equitable partnerships. As a freelance journalist, she has participated in cross-border investigative journalism projects across Europe, reporting on human rights abuses.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from both Malmö University in Sweden and the University of Sydney in Australia and a master’s degree in Investigative Journalism from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.