People, Technology, and Globalization: a New System of Coordinates

Dr. Stapran has more than two decades of leadership experience across government, academia, and diplomacy. 

Her career highlights include serving at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan, heading the Russian APEC Study Center at Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, holding senior executive positions within the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, and serving as Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Japan. 

Her research and policy expertise spans global economic governance, regional integration in Eurasia and the Asia-Pacific, international trade and economic diplomacy. An author of more than 30 academic and policy publications, she is a member of both the Russian International Affairs Council and the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy.

Economist with 13 years of experience leading applied research for government, private, and academic organizations in Russia and abroad. 

Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods. Author of research on international trade, global value chains, and economic development.

Over 10 years of experience in Russian government bodies and NGOs focused on developing international relations with foreign states and institutions. Led the project for Russia’s chairmanship at the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.

Editor-in-Chief with 10 years of experience in federal media (VGTRK), research centers, and the corporate sector (Sber).

Over 10 years of experience in international economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, as well as analytical research on foreign markets and the creative economy in Russia and international markets.

Over 8 years of experience at one of Russia’s systemically important credit institutions, providing expert support for internal processes and external communications on macroeconomic issues.

Over two years of experience working at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and in research divisions at the Higher School of Economics.

Over 7 years of experience leading research and applied projects in government and academic institutions at the intersection of economics and digital technologies. Author of several publications on digital transformation and technological development.

Over 8 years of experience in strategic consulting and audit, overseeing projects aimed at promoting evidence-based decision-making methodologies at the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation.

Over 9 years of experience in strategic analytics in regional and spatial development for public sector institutions and the banking sector. Research interests include the geography of innovation, GIS development, and industrial location planning.

Over 15 years of experience leading strategy and investment project management divisions in major Russian industrial and consulting companies. Author of industry research and analytical publications.

Over 5 years of experience delivering federal projects, including youth-policy initiatives under the auspices of the Presidential Administration, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Oversaw nationwide events involving the country’s top officials, federal ministers, and heads of leading universities.

Social and Labor Studies, and Education Policy

Over 10 years of experience in strategic audit and consulting. Delivered a number of projects for public sector organizations focused on science and technology, innovation, and education policy.

Experience at the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation. Responsible for monitoring key areas of the agency’s activities, providing comprehensive analytical support for internal projects, and conducting external strategic analyses of economic sectors for state audit purposes.

Over 10 years of experience in strategic, expert-analytical, and project work for state-owned corporations and industrial enterprises. Responsible for implementing projects on assessing direct and socio-economic impacts, shaping industry policy, analyzing international markets, conducting technology assessments, and managing operational efficiency. Author of several publications on the development of the space industry and methodologies for evaluating the techno-economic development of countries.

5 years of experience in proofreading in both Russian and English languages. Experience in working as a proofreader for a federal ministry, a non-fiction publishing house, and with leading various Russian companies.