Elena Ianchovichina is Head of Frontier Knowledge in the World Bank’s Jobs and Growth Unit. Prior to that she held various positions in the World Bank, including Deputy Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, Lead and Acting Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa regions, Senior Economist in the Economic Policy and Debt Department, and Young Professional in the East Asia and Pacific Region and the Trade Research Unit. Focused on trade policy, economic growth, and inequality, she has published many journal articles and several books. She received her PhD from Purdue University, which named her a Distinguished Woman Scholar in 2022.