Olga Tarasov
Vice President, Inquiry & InsightsAs Vice President of Inquiry & Insights, Olga Tarasov leads RPA’s research, publications, and thought leadership programs, including hallmark initiatives on foresight and futures, time horizons, and foundation strategy. She regularly presents at global conferences and is a trusted voice on philanthropic trends and practices. Prior to RPA, Olga held roles at the National Endowment for Democracy and the Open Society Foundations. She earned her M.A. in International Affairs from Georgetown University and a B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University, and a certificate from INSEAD’s International Leaders Program. Olga is a native English and Russian speaker, and also speaks Polish, Turkish, and German. She currently lives in Munich, Germany, with her husband, son, and a Hungarian Vizsla dog, all fans of the Bayern München Football Club.