Sophia Zhukovsky - Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant

Q: Where is Sophia based?

Sophia is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sophia speak?

Sophia speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sophia have?

Sophia has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Sophia has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Sophia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sophia's latest experience?

Sophia's most recent position is Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant at Self-Employed .

Q: What companies has Sophia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sophia has worked for Self-Employed , Metabolic , Brineworks , and International Model United Nations Association .

Q: Which industries is Sophia most experienced in?

Sophia is most experienced in industries like Education , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Sophia most experienced in?

Sophia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy . Sophia also has some experience in Research and Development and Marketing .

Q: What is Sophia's education?

Sophia holds a Master in Global Environmental Change & Policy from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Bachelor in Political Science and Environmental Humanities from Stony Brook University .

Q: Does Sophia have any certificates?

Sophia has 6 certificates . Among them, these include: CSRD , Circular Economy , and EU Taxonomy .

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experience

Dec 2025 - Present

4 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant

Self-Employed

Conduct research and analysis on climate, energy, and sustainability topics.
Prepare briefing materials, stakeholder analyses, and policy-focused documentation.
Assist international partners with project design, research coordination, and proposal development.

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025

3 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Executive Assistant and Project Manager

Metabolic

Managed agile delivery of a €300K international circular economy project planned in the US, structuring workstreams, budget and milestone alignment, and coordinating multidisciplinary contributors.
Conducted policy research, data analysis, and stakeholder mapping of 500+ organizations, synthesizing insights into materials used for event coordination and long-term decision-making.
Maintained the company CRM, leveraging insights to develop internal and external engagement strategies.

Sep 2024 - Jul 2025

11 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founder’s Associate

Brineworks

Supported strategic planning by contributing to investor reporting, pipeline analysis, and preparation of data-driven materials for fundraising and commercial outreach.
Coordinated logistics for a 50-ton/year carbon capture pilot project, managing stakeholders, coordinating permits and documentation, and monitoring adherence to budget and key milestones.
Drove internal process optimization by improving cross-team workflows, project schedules, and information management in a fast-moving sustainability-tech environment.

Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

2 years

United States

Under-Secretary-General, Executive Staff

International Model United Nations Association

Co-led a 24-person international team to design training programs and policy simulations on global governance and climate-related issues for 5,000+ participants.
Oversaw cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent quality standards, stakeholder communication, and smooth execution of operational workflows.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Energy, and Professional Services.

Education

Energy

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Research and Development

Summary

Policy-oriented freelance professional specialising in policy, governance, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in research, strategic reports, and multi-stakeholder projects. Available for short-term, long-term, or project-based assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Word/excel/powerpoint
Crm (Pipedrive)
Python
Asana
Miro
Canva
Qgis

Languages

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master of Science, Global Environmental Change & Policy · Global Environmental Change & Policy · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Environmental Humanities · Political Science and Environmental Humanities · New York, United States

Certifications & licenses

CSRD

Circular Economy

EU Taxonomy

GRI

Project Management

Sustainable Consulting

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Education 2 y

Avg length 10 m

Longest experience 1 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Netherlands, United States)

Primary country Netherlands

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant, Executive Assistant and Project Manager, Founder’s Associate

Main industries Education, Energy, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Operations, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Sophia based?

Sophia is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sophia speak?

Sophia speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sophia have?

Sophia has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Sophia has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Sophia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sophia be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sophia would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant, Executive Assistant and Project Manager, Founder’s Associate.

What is Sophia's latest experience?

Sophia's most recent position is Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant at Self-Employed.

What companies has Sophia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sophia has worked for Self-Employed, Metabolic, Brineworks, and International Model United Nations Association.

Which industries is Sophia most experienced in?

Sophia is most experienced in industries like Education, Energy, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Sophia most experienced in?

Sophia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy. Sophia also has some experience in Research and Development and Marketing.

What is Sophia's education?

Sophia holds a Master in Global Environmental Change & Policy from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Bachelor in Political Science and Environmental Humanities from Stony Brook University.

Does Sophia have any certificates?

Sophia has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: CSRD, Circular Economy, and EU Taxonomy.

What is the availability of Sophia?

Sophia is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sophia?

Sophia's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.