Dr Houman Sadri
Director of Education at IPACnet

I had the privilege of teaching Aurélie Siou in International Relations and serving as her undergraduate thesis advisor. From the outset, Aurélie distinguished herself as a high-impact student—exceptionally mature, intellectually curious, and capable of thinking independently. I encouraged her to undertake an undergraduate thesis because I recognized her ability to go beyond the standard academic requirements and develop an original, substantive line of inquiry.

She embraced that opportunity and produced a highly valuable undergraduate thesis, demonstrating the intellectual independence, analytical rigor, and persistence required to develop and defend an original academic argument. Supervising her thesis gave me the opportunity to observe her not only as a student in the classroom, but as a young researcher capable of engaging deeply with complex questions, challenging conventional explanations, and connecting theoretical concepts with real-world developments.

Her academic record further reflected this level of achievement. She graduated with High Honors and received multiple academic distinctions, including the Florida-France Linkage Institute Grant, the National Dean’s List, the President’s List at the University of Central Florida and Seminole Community College, and the Dean’s List at both institutions.

What particularly distinguished Aurélie was the way she approached questions of power, influence, legitimacy, and networks—not simply as abstract academic concepts, but as interconnected forces shaping institutions, organizations, and societies. These qualities have clearly remained central to the way she approaches complex questions today.

It has been especially rewarding to see how Aurélie has carried that intellectual foundation into her professional career. Over the past fifteen years, she has developed a distinctive expertise in digital influence, reputation, thought leadership, and stakeholder ecosystems. Her work demonstrates a rare ability to bridge political science and professional practice, translating complex questions about power, authority, networks, and legitimacy into practical strategic frameworks for organizations and leaders.

I was particularly impressed when Aurélie recently reached out to reconnect. Her message reflected the same intellectual maturity, curiosity, and independent thinking I remember from her time as a student. What began as a simple opportunity to catch up quickly evolved into a thoughtful discussion about the intersection between her work and the research, education, and professional activities of IPAC.

Today, Aurélie brings together academic thinking, extensive professional experience, and a deep understanding of how influence operates across increasingly complex digital ecosystems. Her work goes well beyond communication or marketing: she examines how authority is established, how ideas circulate, how networks shape reputation, and how organizations can build meaningful influence through the people and communities around them.

I am genuinely proud of Aurélie and of what she has accomplished since I taught her. She has built an original professional path around a subject that is increasingly important to organizations, institutions, and society as a whole. What she does matters, and I believe her combination of intellectual rigor, professional experience, strategic thinking, and ability to connect different fields makes her a particularly valuable expert and collaborator.

I would strongly recommend Aurélie to organizations, institutions, and academic or professional partners looking for someone who can bring together strategic influence, political science, reputation, networks, and real-world professional experience.

Brigitte de Faultrier
​Directrice de Projets – Direction des Opérations et du Développement – ESSCA School of management (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, EESPIG)

Trop peu familière avec les réseaux sociaux pourtant indispensables dans mon role de Directrice de Campus de l’ESSCA Bordeaux, j’ai fait appel à Aurélie pour développer mes compétences. 

Une journée de formation intense, dans des condtions peu faciles pour Aurélie qui, soucieuse de respecter mon planning surchargé, a tenu à se déplacer de Paris en pleine période de grève . Depuis, mon, SSI s’est envolé, preuve de la qualité de sa formation.  Et en cas de doute, Aurélie est au bout du fil pour me guider.

Gilles Babinet
Entrepreneur – Président de la Mission CaféIA
Ancien Président du Conseil National Du Numérique & Digital Champion
Enseignant à HEC Paris

« Je connais Aurélie depuis l’année 2009 et je l’ai suivi dans ses aventures professionnelles. J’ai toujours été touché et impressioné par son dynamisme et les concepts innovants qu’elle a développée. Je pense qu’elle sera tout aussi remarquable dans son role d’enseignante »