Ilan Wallentin

Ilan Wallentin is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in philanthropy, project management, and digital organizing. Currently serving as Senior Manager for Philanthropy Special Projects at GiveDirectly since August 2021, Ilan has held significant roles such as Chief of Staff to President Rory Stewart and Manager within the CEO's Office. Prior experience includes Product Manager at EF Education First and a Founding Fellow at On Deck, where Ilan also served as Chief of Staff. Additionally, Ilan contributed as Digital Organizing Lead for the Iowa Democratic Party and worked in strategy consulting at AlphaSights. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in International Development, complemented by a minor in Entrepreneurship from Washington University in St. Louis, and further studies at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.