Isabella Bennett

Isabella Bennett is an experienced professional in international affairs and public policy, currently serving as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company since February 2024. Previously, Isabella held roles at the Council on Foreign Relations, including CFR Term Member since June 2021 and Assistant Director from December 2013 to June 2015. Isabella also contributed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of the Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes team from August 2022 to February 2024, and returned to McKinsey as an Associate Partner from September 2017 to August 2022. Prior engagements include working with the Office of the Secretary of Defense on Afghanistan strategy, serving as a Research Assistant at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, and conducting research as a Fulbright Scholar on Chinese investment in Brazil. Isabella holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University.