Lana Kimayeva

Lana Kimayeva is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in various organizations.

Lana holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Bachelor of Arts with a triple major in International Relations, History, and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master of Arts in International Development Studies from The George Washington University, and has also studied at Københavns Universitet.

She has held key positions such as Strategic and Business Consultant at Internews Network, Director of Business and Operations at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Deputy Director, Europe & Eurasia at Internews Network, and Acting Chief of Party at International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX).

Lana has also worked as a Consultant at various organizations including Global Communities and the World Bank Group, and held roles such as Survey Consultant at IFC - International Finance Corporation, Site Manager at Hands on DC, Senior Program Officer at International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX), and Support Team Leader (Volunteer Coordinator) at AmeriCorps NCCC.

Her early career involved positions such as Corps Member at AmeriCorps NCCC, Political Intern at the Feingold Senate Committee, and Writing Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.