About

Dr Katja Žvan Elliott

Gender and Development Specialist, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Republic of Slovenia

Originally from Slovenia, I hold a degree in International Relations from the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana. I completed my MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies and my DPhil in Oriental Studies at the University of Oxford (St Antony’s College). I was Associate Professor in North African and Middle East Studies during my decade at Al Akhawayn University of Ifrane (2012–2022) in Morocco. I have since transitioned to a policy role and currently serve as a gender and development specialist at the Slovene Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs.

I am married to Dr Derek L. Elliott (Cantab), a historian, and we are proud parents to our son Phinneas, a budding military history enthusiast.