Transatlantic Policy | Democratic Resilience | Quantitative Analysis
Timea Steingart
Timea Steingart is an aspiring policy analyst whose work spans policy analysis, investigative journalism, and democratic advocacy. At the European Parliament, her research resulted in a formal inquiry to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. At POLITICO, she reported on transatlantic policy and American politics for a national audience. At the Pioneer Foundation, she helped sustain frontline Ukrainian newsrooms and led programming countering disinformation. She has interviewed leaders from former Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske. Her quantitative research includes regression modeling on U.S. electoral behavior and conflict modeling in Myanmar. Her current work on EU-China security policy was selected for the 2026 Pi Sigma Alpha National Conference in Washington, D.C.
Transatlantic Policy | Democratic Resilience | Quantitative Analysis
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Voters analyzed in quantitative electoral research using multinomial logistic regression
€200K+
Deployed in strategic partnerships to stabilize independent journalism during Ukraine invasion
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Professionals trained in media literacy and counter-disinformation protocols through Fake News Workshop
Projects
This section highlights a selection of hands-on projects and leadership roles demonstrating significant community impact and practical application of skills through key experiences such as directing the "Fake News Workshop" to train over 100 professionals in media literacy or facilitating critical youth-policy discussions with former Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble on contemporary EU political challenges.
Testimonials
"In my 42 years at Chapman University, I’ve taught and advised more than 4,000 students. Timea Steingart easily ranks among the top 10. Not 10%, but top 10."
---Fred Smoller, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Political Science
"Her work formed the basis of a letter which I addressed to the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, inquiring about the EU's measures to ensure repayment mechanisms from Ukraine."
---Thomas Geisel Member of the European Parliament
"Timea is among a handful of the most intellectually talented and hardest working students I have ever encountered. ... I marveled at Timea's adroit handling of an array of sophisticated and demanding legal issues which she analyzed and discussed."
---David A. Berkovitz Chapman University, Business Law
"Timea Steingart is a remarkable individual whose intellect, dedication, and potential make her an asset to any organization."
---Sara Balkh, UNA-OC Human Rights Ambassador