Welcome to EUCLID: Intergovernmental Excellence in Online Learning

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EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Amb. Hanna Simon

Distinguished Lecturer in Diplomacy and International Affairs

Hanna Simon is a distinguished Eritrean diplomat who has served her country in multiple high-level posts across Europe. Her career includes two separate terms as Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO (2001–2006 and 2014–2019), as well as a posting as Ambassador to the Benelux countries and Permanent Representative to the European Institutions (1999–2001). Between her UNESCO assignments, she served as Director General of the Department of Eritreans Abroad from 2007 to 2014. This extensive diplomatic experience, spanning over two decades, provides her with deep practical insights into multilateral negotiations, cultural diplomacy, and international governance.

📅 Last updated: May 6, 2026

Research & Interests:

At EUCLID, Hanna Simon’s primary research interests lie in International Relations and Diplomacy, fields in which she already holds a Master’s degree. She is currently pursuing a PhD program in a similar area, with the goal of deepening her scholarly understanding of the theoretical frameworks that underpin her extensive practical experience. Beyond her core focus on diplomacy and international affairs, she also maintains a strong interest in literature, which enriches her interdisciplinary approach to understanding global cultures and cross-cultural communication.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.