An operations analyst at Faulkner Consulting Group since 2023, Ian Chinich previously worked as an escalation analyst at the health care consulting firm. In his spare time, Ian Chinich enjoys diverse hobbies, both individually and alongside his family and friends.

Mr. Chinich engages with media in multiple forms across time periods. He reads and writes poetry, emulating darker, political, working-class pieces. He is a fan of music genres like metal and jazz, regularly listening to metal acts like Wintersun and Ensiferum, as well as jazz acts like Victor Jara and Leon Gieco. He also plays guitar, bass, and drums. His favorite science fiction and fantasy series include Dune, the Wheel of Time, and A Song of Ice and Fire.

Ian Chinich’s interests also extend to real-world affairs. He discusses political theory in a weekly group, which reads works by authors such as Malatesta, Voltairine, and Luigi Fabbri. He also analyzes events like the Spanish Civil War. Alongside his brother, Ian Chinich is a player in two Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition campaigns. In addition, he enjoys board games such as Twilight Imperium, Nemesis, and Dune.