Ilana Wolchinsky

Ilana Wolchinsky is a Creative Strategist at Biolumina, specializing in US and global creative strategies for AstraZeneca and Takeda brands. Responsibilities include developing market research reports, leading brainstorming sessions, and mentoring junior staff. In addition, Ilana serves as the Director of Media on the Executive Board of Directors for the Foundation for International Aid to Animals, focusing on enhancing visibility for animal conservation initiatives and producing documentaries. Previous roles encompass scientific communication and media journalism with Reef Ecologic, podcast production with the Lost Women of Science Initiative, and creating animated video content at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Ilana holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University, where studies centered on communication of science and technology as well as cinema and media arts.