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Bennett Iorio
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR
Ben leads the GIE Foundation, overseeing its strategic direction, advocacy and partnerships in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
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Francesca Sturiale
OPERATIONS LEAD, DIRECTOR
Francesca oversees all operations, compliance, and internal systems at GIEF. She is responsible for building the infrastructure that supports the Foundation’s research, partnerships, and growth.
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Sandro Sousa
RESEARCH LEAD
Sandro leads the GIE Foundation’s research team, overseeing the development of high-impact research projects and providing technical guidance on topic selection, methodology, and feasibility.
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Nick Rowcliffe
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Nick leads communications at the GIE Foundation, shaping the narrative across all public outputs, overseeing editorial strategy, and managing external engagement.
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Tom Walsh
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR
Tom serves as Chairman of the Board at the GIE Foundation, bringing deep experience at the intersection of public health, international development, and strategic advocacy.
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Erik Reisenfeld
BOARD SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Erik serves as Board Secretary of the GIE Foundation, supporting governance, compliance, and legal assistance.
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Cortney Busch
BOARD TREASURER, DIRECTOR
Cortney serves as Treasurer of the GIE Foundation, providing strategic oversight on financial management, compliance, governance, and operations.
CONTRIBUTORS
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Tanya Perchyk
RESEARCH FELLOW
Tanya is a Research Fellow at the GIE Foundation, contributing on topics such as AI regulation, infrastructure development, and people systems.
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Ana Emdin
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Ana Emdin is a film producer with a background in strategic communication and narrative development.