Mike Runey

Mike Runey is an experienced professional in democracy assessment and human rights, currently serving as an Adviser at International IDEA since March 2022. Previously, Mike held roles such as Project Manager and Human Rights Specialist at Enact Sustainable Strategies and Senior Programme Officer at Civil Rights Defenders, focusing on Eurasia. Other notable experiences include consulting for Global Witness, managing digital programs at Meydan TV, and assisting programs at the Eurasia Foundation and Transparency International Ukraine. Education credentials include a Master of Arts in International Development and Political Economy from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Theater Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.