Olena Ionkina, MSc in Environmental Finance (Columbia University), is the Head of ESG & Sustainable Investments at Innovation Finance Alliance, leading global ESG strategy, sustainable asset allocation, and green finance innovation. With previous roles at the World Bank and BlackRock, she has driven carbon-neutral initiatives, renewable energy projects, and green bond investments, shaping international ESG standards. Named among Institutional Investor’s “Top 50 Most Influential ESG Experts,” she serves as a board director at the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) and is a frequent UN Climate Summit speaker, recognized for uniting long-term social impact with sustainable financial returns through advanced ESG analytics and market innovation.