Expert Bio

Sophie Goguichvili is a Program Associate with the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology and Innovation Program, working on space, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology policy broadly. She currently manages the Wilson Center Technology Labs, the flagship training series for Legislative and Executive Branch staff on foundational topics in AI and cybersecurity, which ultimately aim to foster more informed and effective technology policy environment. She also manages the Wilson Center's Across Karman initiative which aims to lead the conversation around space as a global policy issue. In addition to her role at Wilson, Sophie is concurrently pursuing an MA in International Science and Technology Policy, concentrating on space policy, at the George Washington University.

Previously, Sophie worked as Executive Speechwriter for former Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-CA-36) during her tenure as CEO and President of the Wilson Center. She received her BA in International Studies from American University and is a fluent speaker of French and Georgian.