Maria Ordzhonikidze is a Director of the London-based Justice for Journalists Foundation that educates media workers about safety and security, and funds investigations into violent crimes against journalists. Over the course of her international career, Ms Ordzhonikidze has designed and managed a number of public awareness, advocacy, human rights and crisis management campaigns. As a Secretary General of EU-Russia Centre she oversaw its research and lobbying efforts in Brussels and wider Europe. She ran the international litigation communication and advocacy campaign as the Head of Khodorkovsky Press Center in Russia. A visiting professor in International Communications at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, she conducted trainings for corporations, NGOs and individuals.