Ian Watts

Ian Watts currently serves as a Senior Writer at Rise Strategy Group since 2023. Previously, Ian held several positions including Director of Vendor and Public Relations at The Lake Law Firm, where responsibilities involved advancing public relations goals and evaluating potential vendors. Ian also worked as a communications and fundraising consultant for Jacqueline Collins' congressional campaign in 2022. In roles at the Illinois State Senate Democratic Caucus and the Illinois Attorney General's Office, Ian managed editorial teams and contributed to legislative development. Early experience includes serving as a Communications Advisor for the Office of the Illinois Senate President and teaching English at ENI School. Ian Watts earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations/Political Science from Carleton College in 2007.