Alix Valenti

International Defence & Security Expert.

In my usual working week I often wear many hats. I can be a consultant, a journalist, a content writer, a moderator or a podcast host. If you look beyond the variety of these tasks, you will see they all have one thing in common: I lend my voice or pen to give life to people's stories. 

Whether you are a citizen/government official/expert being consulted on a project, an engineer seeking to promote your hard work and innovative thinking, a researcher/academic/expert looking to spread the word about important issues... my passion is to give your passion a space and a voice.

And though I've been doing this for 15 years, from Europe to Southeast Asia, from post-conflict reconstruction to naval defence matters and European security issues, no one project, one day, or one client is ever the same. Every day of my professional life is a new adventure into new topics, new challenges, new clients and new ways of telling your stories. 

So if you're looking for someone to help you or your clients tell their stories, on paper, on screen, on air, and want that to be done with "incredible spontaneity" (quoting a recent podcast guest here!) and professionalism, do reach out!

Resume

Employment

  • | September 2020 - Present |

    Valenti Communications & Consulting - International Defence & Security Expert

  • | September 2019 - August 2020 |

    Strategic Communications Manager

  • | May 2017 - July 2019 |

    Editor in Chief of Naval Forces

  • | January 2015 - June 2017 |

    Independent Consultant in Governance, Development and Security

  • | 2007 - 2014 |

    GHK Consulting - Consultant

  • | 2010 - 2012 |

    University College London - Post-Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • | 2006 - 2007 |

    Initiatives for International Dialogue - Volunteer ceasefire monitor

  • | 2006 |

    European Commission - Trainee

  • | 2005 |

    Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice - Intern

Education

  • | 2010 - 2014 |

    PhD in Development Planning/Political Science, University College London

  • | 2004 - 2005 |

    MSc, Urban Development Planning, University College London

  • | 2002 - 2004 |

    BA (Hons), Business Management and Urban Development, Westminster University

  • | 2000 - 2002 |

    CERAM Sophia Antipolis

  • | 1996 - 2000 |

    Lycee Stendhal de Milan

Languages

  • French

    Level : Mother tongue

    Applicability : Interviews, background research, reporting, document drafting, teaching

  • English

    Level : Fluent

    Applicability : Interviews, background research, reporting, document drafting, teaching

  • Italian

    Level : Fluent

    Applicability : Interviews, background research, reporting, teaching

  • Spanish

    Level : Fluent

    Applicability : Interviews, background research


Skills

  • Stakeholder Engagement

    questionnaire design, interviews, case study visits, reports

  • Editing

    drafting communication documents with technical content, conference and event rapporteur

  • Project Management

    managing projects with large teams across different countries, time zones and cultures, delivering high quality work within tight deadlines

  • Communications & media relations

    delivering media training, designing communication campaigns

  • Policy analysis

    analysing and comparing policy in different countries, evaluating policy impacts, impact assessments for proposed policy changes

  • Teaching

    higher education as well as professional education and training seminars

Podcasts

D-Fence - The conversation about defence you never knew you always wanted to have


Client Testimonials

Dr. Alix Valenti has made a major contribution to both the Asian Military Review and Armada International with her extensive knowledge, clear writing style and high levels of professionalism.
She has been a valuable addition to our team, and is a highly trusted colleague.

Thomas Withington, Editor, Armada International and the Asian Military Review.

Dr Alix Valenti is an excellent writer and researcher who is a regular and valued contributor to both Asia Pacific Defence Reporter and also Defence Review Asia.
Her articles are invariably balanced, informative and styled in an engaging and very readable manner.
She is able to meet tight deadlines and enjoys working in an open, consultative way, showing initiative and energy at all times.

Kym Bergmann, Editor, Asia Pacific Defence Reporter & Defence Review Asia

Working with Dr. Valenti is always a pleasure. Giving her broad experience as a writer, her professionalism and her rhetoric skills she delivered a report that was on the spot and ready for the press. In addition, her good nature and great communication skills make working with her a pleasure, and are all the more reasons to recommend her to anyone seeking a motivated, reliable independent professional.

Johannes Peters, Researcher, Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University, Centre for Maritime Strategy & Security

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If you would like to hire me for your projects, discuss in more details my previous or current work, or if you would simply like to get in touch to talk about potential collaborations together, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon!