Elise holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations from Ulster University's Transitional Justice Institute.

Her thesis focused on EU foreign policy and human rights, and was based on extensive field research in Brussels, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.

She is an SSR professional with over five years of experience in EU and NATO external action, specialising in political analysis and advisory work at the intersection of security, international humanitarian law, and human rights.

Elise is currently seconded to NATO Mission Iraq, where she works closely with senior security sector officials on defence governance, protection of civilians, and compliance with international obligations, and contributes analytical reporting for Brussels-based decision-makers.

Previously, she served as an International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Adviser in Iraq and as a Human Rights Adviser with EUCAP Sahel Niger, advising mission leadership on politically sensitive developments affecting EU engagement and relations with national authorities.

She has also worked in North Africa and in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, producing analytical assessments to support EU-level policy coordination.

Elise has published widely on EU foreign policy, human rights, and transitional justice, including peer-reviewed journal articles and contributions to edited volumes.

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