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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.

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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

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Ana Emdin is a film producer with a background in strategic communication and narrative development.

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  • Davide E. Iannace

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Davide E. Iannace is a Senior Expert at Intellera Consulting, part of Accenture. He works in policy analysis on behalf of the European Commission and various public entities in Italy.

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  • Sara Pane

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Sara Pane is a PhD candidate in the Joint International Doctorate in Social Representations, Culture and Communication at Sapienza University of Rome.

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  • Florian Ulrich Jehn

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Florian Ulrich Jehn is a senior researcher in environmental science specializing in food security, climate impacts, and civilizational resilience.

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