Olga Tarasov

Biography

As Vice President of Inquiry & Insights, Olga leads Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' thought leadership efforts, developing original research, publications, and both internal and external programs to advance philanthropic growth and innovation, and accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world. In this capacity, Olga also leads hallmark programs, including the Theory of the Foundation, Strategic Time Horizons and Foresight & Futures initiatives, which seek to build knowledge, catalyze collaboration, and contribute to more powerful impact for the philanthropic ecosystem. She is a frequent speaker at philanthropic conferences, workshops, and other events.

Olga holds a masters of international affairs from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s in international affairs from The George Washington University. She currently lives in Munich, Germany with her husband, son and a Hungarian Vizsla dog.