Marina Grushin Lombardi

Marina Grushin Lombardi is a content strategist and editor with a diverse background spanning brand marketing, investment research, and business intelligence. She has a proven track record of crafting engaging content and thought leadership pieces on various topics such as private markets, economic trends, and industry insights. Known for her energetic approach and collaborative work style.

Marina holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She also participated in the Russian Flagship Program at Saint Petersburg State University and completed a B.A. in International Affairs, with a focus on Russian and French language and literature, at The George Washington University.

Marina Grushin Lombardi has held significant roles in prestigious organizations, including Senior Vice President and Vice President at Blackstone, as well as Vice President in Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs. She also contributed to Global Gas & LNG Research at IHS Markit and served as an Associate at Ergo. Marina's writing experience includes positions such as Writer at Nevskoye Vremia (The Neva Times) and The St. Petersburg Times. Additionally, she has been a Research Analyst and Contributor at the Center for International Relations, focusing on international affairs. Marina began her career as an Assistant to the President at Strauss Media Strategies, Inc., and gained early experience as a Grant Assistance Program (GAP) Intern at CRDF Global.