Sophie Bloemen is based in Berlin where she co-directs Commons Networks and works on the sharing of knowledge, the commons and new narratives for Europe. She has worked as an advocate and public interest consultant on health, trade and innovation, as well as on cross border cultural dialogue in Europe. She is engaged in a number of projects and political processes that explore and discuss new, creative institutions and collaborative models. She has worked with EU institutions, national level as well as multilateral institutions in Geneva and helped kick-start several civil society networks and coalitions.