Stephanie Blenckner, Comms Director @SIPRI, Communicating Peace in a World of Misinformation
Stephanie Blenckner, — SIPRI Communications Director
Episode Summary
Stephanie Blenckner, SIPRI Communications Director, discusses her career from marine biology to peacebuilding. Key topics include facts’ role in peacebuilding amidst disinformation, the power of silent diplomacy, engaging Gen Z on global peace, and leadership lessons from her 16+ years at SIPRI.
The interview covers her career, SIPRI’s mission, communication challenges in diplomacy, daily work, reaching policymakers and media, navigating misinformation, journalist collaboration, crisis communication, social media strategy, and career advice in global communication.
Episode Chapters
00:30 Stephanie Blenckner, Communications Director at SIPRI
01:17 Stephanie’s Career Pivot from Marine Biology
02:16 Stephanie’s experience in Communications
03:14 Weird food combination Stephanie likes
05:06 What Is SIPRI & Why It Matters?
07:00 Explaining Peacebuilding to Gen Z
12:34 Communication Challenges in Diplomacy
14:49 Stephanie’s normal day at work in SIPRI
16:25 Lessons from 16 Years at SIPRI
28:23 Reaching Policymakers and Media
28:23 Navigating Credibility in a Misinformation Age
39:15 Collaborating with Journalists & Stakeholders
41:41 Crisis Communication at SIPRI
45:45 Social Media Strategy for Peace Messaging
51:50 Advice for Careers in Global Communication
56:54 Final Thoughts on Hope & Human-Centered Leadership
About the Guest
Stephanie Blenckner,
SIPRI Communications Director
Stephanie Blenckner is the Communications Director at SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), where she has led global strategy and outreach for over 16 years. With a background in natural sciences and a deep focus on diplomacy, she works at the intersection of peace, public engagement, and strategic communication, translating complex security issues for global audiences.
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