Ilana Boivie

Economist Formerly with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Ilana Boivie is a labor economist, with a specialization in retirement and health benefit plans. Formerly a Research Economist with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, she conducted labor research and economic analysis regarding contract negotiations and labor policy issues. For the Communications Workers of America, Ilana served as the subject matter expert on retirement policy, and provided bargaining and policy support on health care issues. Prior to that, she served as Director of Programs for the National Institute on Retirement Security, where she conducted original research and analysis of national retirement issues. She is a frequent speaker at conferences on retirement and economic matters, and has testified before federal, state, and local policymakers regarding her research. Ilana holds an M.A. in economics from New Mexico State University and a B.A. in English from Binghamton University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.