Joseph Wana joined TIFF in 2024 as an Analyst in the Private Markets group, where he conducts investment research, furthers sourcing efforts, and performs sponsor and direct investment due diligence.

Joseph graduated from the University of Chicago with honors, where he double majored in Economics and Creative Writing.

He is originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, and has held a long interest in policy development, data intelligence, and international relations. He remains engaged with KitaBisa.com (Indonesia’s GoFundMe platform) and participates in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign. When he’s not working, Joseph enjoys exploring different forms of writing. In college, Joseph was an active participant in various writing initiatives including the Intercollegiate Finance Journal (as a senior writer) and MODA Blog (as Editor-in-Chief).