Sophie Claus

Sophie Claus, MALD 2022

Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Fields of Study: International Security Studies; International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Email: Sophie.Claus@tufts.edu


Previously attended:

  • Bates College, BA in Political Science and French/Francophone Studies

Experience before Fletcher:

  • After graduating from Bates, I worked abroad in France as an English Teaching Assistant at a high school in Lyon. I have also been a director at a summer camp at Pingree School and a teaching assistant in the Bates College Politics and French departments.

Activities at Fletcher:

  • Women in International Security
  • International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Club
  • Fletcher Maritime Affairs Club
  • -Graduate Assistant Office of Career Services
  • Teaching Assistant- GIS for International Applications
  • Leadership in Women in International Security (WIIS)

Career focus: As a young professional at Fletcher, just starting out my career, I am still figuring this out. Currently, however, I am pursuing a career in security studies, with a focus on the terrorism and counterterrorism, specifically looking at policies within the United States.