<< Back to Faculty Ian H. Solomon Dean and Professor of Practice of Public Policy Garrett Hall 200 Areas of focus Leadership Ian H. Solomon has been dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy since September 2019. He comes to Batten with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, policymaker, diplomat and businessman in more than 40 countries. Previously, Solomon was the founder and CEO of SolomonGlobal, LLC, an advisory firm specializing in negotiation, collaboration and conflict management. Solomon created SolomonGlobal to advance the art and science of cooperation, offering unique learning experiences and strategic advisory and facilitation services to individuals, organizations, governments, and partnerships worldwide. Prior to SolomonGlobal, Solomon was Vice President for Global Engagement at the University of Chicago, where he led teams in Chicago, Beijing, New Delhi and Hong Kong to support international programs, overseas centers and campuses, research collaborations, and innovative global education opportunities. From 2010 to 2013 Solomon served as the U.S. Executive Director for the World Bank Group. Nominated by the Obama administration and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. senate, Solomon represented the United States in multilateral diplomacy and multi-stakeholder agreements. Prior to his role at the World Bank, Solomon worked as Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Before joining the Treasury team, Solomon served as Legislative Counsel to then-U.S. Senator Barack Obama for four years. From 2002-2005, Solomon was Associate Dean of the Yale Law School. Solomon began his career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and has been a Visiting Lecturer in Law for the University of Chicago Law School and Yale Law School. Solomon is originally from New York City. He earned his AB magna cum laude from Harvard University and his JD from Yale Law School. He has traveled extensively in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and has also lived in South Africa. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a non-resident Fellow on Africa for the Chicago Council of Global Affairs. Related Content Dean Solomon Steps In as Guest Coach for UVA Women's Basketball News Dean Ian Solomon took a timeout from his regular day-to-day responsibilities to step in as guest coach for the UVA women's basketball team as they faced off against Old Dominion University on Nov. 24. The Future of Democracy: Is Democracy in Decline? News How do we restore faith in the American political system and in democracy as an institution? Hear from Batten Dean Ian H. Solomon and fellow panelists Melody Barnes, Micah Schwartzman, Larry Terry, Larry Sabato, and moderator Mary Kate Cary. A Conversation with Dean Ian H. Solomon Event Please join us as we welcome Dean Ian H. Solomon to the Batten School. This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to nibble, sip, engage, and share ideas with fellow members of the Batten community. First Batten Hour of the Year Kicks Off with Roundtable Discussion with Dean Solomon News This week, Batten hosted the first Batten Hour of the year featuring brief remarks from Dean Ian H. Solomon followed by a roundtable conversation with the dean, students, and faculty, providing an opportunity for the Batten community to get to learn more about the new dean, both professionally and personally. Professor Jay Shimshack Appointed Batten School Associate Dean for Academic Affairs News The Batten School announced the appointment of Professor Jay Shimshack as associate dean for academic affairs. Shimshack succeeds Professor Craig Volden, who will conclude his distinguished four-year term as associate dean at the end of June and transition to the role of interim dean of the Batten School until Dean-elect Ian Solomon’s arrival on Sept. 1. View All
Dean Solomon Steps In as Guest Coach for UVA Women's Basketball News Dean Ian Solomon took a timeout from his regular day-to-day responsibilities to step in as guest coach for the UVA women's basketball team as they faced off against Old Dominion University on Nov. 24.
The Future of Democracy: Is Democracy in Decline? News How do we restore faith in the American political system and in democracy as an institution? Hear from Batten Dean Ian H. Solomon and fellow panelists Melody Barnes, Micah Schwartzman, Larry Terry, Larry Sabato, and moderator Mary Kate Cary.
A Conversation with Dean Ian H. Solomon Event Please join us as we welcome Dean Ian H. Solomon to the Batten School. This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to nibble, sip, engage, and share ideas with fellow members of the Batten community.
First Batten Hour of the Year Kicks Off with Roundtable Discussion with Dean Solomon News This week, Batten hosted the first Batten Hour of the year featuring brief remarks from Dean Ian H. Solomon followed by a roundtable conversation with the dean, students, and faculty, providing an opportunity for the Batten community to get to learn more about the new dean, both professionally and personally.
Professor Jay Shimshack Appointed Batten School Associate Dean for Academic Affairs News The Batten School announced the appointment of Professor Jay Shimshack as associate dean for academic affairs. Shimshack succeeds Professor Craig Volden, who will conclude his distinguished four-year term as associate dean at the end of June and transition to the role of interim dean of the Batten School until Dean-elect Ian Solomon’s arrival on Sept. 1.
