A native of Ithaca NY, Ian grew up in a home that encouraged political expression, 
independent thinking, and advocating for what you believe in. It was not surprising, then, for Ian to defer college for a year to work as a Field Organizer in Ohio for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. After the campaign he majored in political communications as an undergraduate at George Washington University.
After graduating, Ian eventually received a job at the White House where he worked for two and a half years as a staffer on the Domestic Policy Council. After the White House, Ian moved to PepsiCo, where he works as a Senior Analyst in their Public Policy and Government Affairs division.
He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Government from the Johns Hopkins University, choosing the program because it offers a strong foundation in the core elements of American democracy. Ian respects Bryce Harlow and the role he played in Washington, saying “I admire his willingness to work toward solutions to seemingly impossible problems — bringing others along with him and doing so in a decent, honest, and ethical way.”
