Originally from Los Angeles, Tahl Klainman is a master’s student at the Hertie School of Governance studying Public Policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Public Policy from UCLA.

Prior to joining the Global Solutions Initiative, Tahl assisted Professor Simon Munzert’s research into democratic quality and digital governance, and worked in the arts and digital media spaces both in the US and in Berlin.

His professional interests include public affairs, advocacy, event production and research in the social welfare, education, equitable economic development, transparency, arts, and agriculture spheres