My experiences have been varied, but all of them have some key things in common: I am enthusiastic about strategic thinking, and I lead individuals and teams in planning for the near-term and long-term future simultaneously.
I coach individuals to strategize on large-scale projects, guide nonprofits in operational and strategic planning, lead teams as an Agile project manager, and teach undergraduate courses. These roles might seem disparate, but all my professional experiences are about setting timelines and milestones and tracking toward goals and requirements. As a project manager, coach, and strategic planner, I clear space to allow the individuals and teams I work with to do their best work.
My professional background is in tech, nonprofit management, program and project management, and academic research and writing.
Contact me to find out how I can support you and your team on the path to success.
Testimonials
“The process of writing a Ph.D. dissertation is overwhelming and intimidating, but Ilana helped me break it down into achievable goals with deadlines to keep me on track. She is also an excellent writer and communicator, and helped me edit and craft my arguments. It worked: I’m a doctor now!”
“Having worked together in various capacities, Ilana is incredible at sizing up any situation, taking stock, and asking insightful questions. Her ability to learn on the fly and provide meaningful organization and guidance is a rare talent. Ilana's ability to navigate complex scenarios, and achieve solid solutions, is a testament to her abilities. Without a doubt I would hire and work with Ilana any time the opportunity arises.”
“We've loved working with Ilana to plan our wedding and get our house—and lives—in order! Ilana's an incredible listener, who was able to cut through the overwhelm and discern exactly what needed to come next in order to complete our projects with less stress and more enthusiasm.”
Education
Northwestern University
PhD in Radio/Television/Film
University of Warwick
MA in Film and Television Studies
University of Chicago
BA in Cinema and Media Studies
Selected Talks & Publications
“To Educate and Inform: A History of Television for Deaf Audiences on the BBC”
Journal for Cinema and Media Studies (Winter 2022)
“Feeling at Home: Sound, Affect, and Domesticity on Radio Soap Operas”
Radio Journal (19.1: 2021)
“The Issue of Religion: A Brief Overview of Religion as Difference and Identity Formation on Global Teen Television”
Screen Studies Conference, Glasgow, UK
June 2018
“Sound and Silence: Conversation, Emotion, and the Creation of Domestic Spaces on American Radio Soap Operas”
Chicago Film Seminar, Chicago, IL
October 2017