WHO WE ARE
GDG Inspire is a boutique consultancy firm advising clients seeking to improve policy making in sensitive areas like national security and defence, with a specific focus on their strategic and crisis communications capabilities. Through qualitative research on communications, democracy and technology, we help our clients develop evidence-based policies.
Our ultimate goal is to inspire impactful and sustainable policies on the foundations of liberal societies.
Giulia Dino Giacomelli
Founder and Chief Consultant
Governments specialist – Critically enthusiastic European - Emotionally intelligent
Genuinely fascinated by how (new) technologies affect the way we see the world and ourselves in it, Giulia founded GDG Inspire to provide support to governments in developing future-proof policies in key areas of national security: counterterrorism, the prevention of extremism and the fight against disinformation. With over 7 years consulting experience, she has engaged with a diverse set of public affairs organisations across Europe improving the link between governments’ policy-making and their strategic communication.
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Giulia is an active member of the European Expert Network on Terrorism Issues (EENeT), of Women in International Security (WIIS), of the EMISA (EU-MENA Information Sharing and Analysis) Network (run by European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training - CEPOL) and of the ICCT Monitoring & Evaluation Centre of Excellence. 
Beatriz Martins
Policy Analyst and Outreach Officer
Junior Policy Analyst – Globally Minded Strategist – Proactive Advocate
Beatriz Martins is driven by a passion for understanding and addressing critical aspects of national security and defence, with a focus on disinformation, P/CVE and strategic communication. Beatriz worked for the Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Division of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has a background in human rights advocacy, reflecting her dedication to creating more informed, secure, and resilient societies.
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Since joining GDG Inspire, she has conducted research analysis and delivered evidence-based insights to help support client strategies in sensitive policy areas. Beatriz’s expertise branches from her academic foundation in Strategic Studies and International Relations, combined with experience analysing trends in disinformation and P/CVE.
