Ivan Alekhin is a seasoned professional in environmental stewardship and the arts, currently serving as a Stewardship Officer at the World Wildlife Fund since October 2023. With a background in donor relations and stewardship at the National Park Foundation, Alekhin held roles as both Stewardship Coordinator and Donor Relations Coordinator from October 2019 to October 2023. Prior experience includes freelance music performance from July 2017 to July 2022 and development operations at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. As an artist and creator, Alekhin developed the "Making Life Sound Beautiful" video series and has contributed to music projects as part of The Gilbert Trio. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the Royal Academy of Music and a Master of Arts in Music Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music.