Expert Bio

Lenny Lopatto is a Program Coordinator with the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute. Their research focuses on Russian foreign policy, disinformation, digital governance, civil society, and media freedom in Russia and the surrounding region. Prior to joining the Wilson Center, Lenny worked for the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates in Washington, DC. They hold a B.A. in Modern Languages and Literatures (specializing in Russian and French) from Kenyon College, and an M.A. in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies from Georgetown University.

Major Publications

Kennan Institute Roundtable: Supporting Independent Journalism & Civil Society, #Connexions Conference 2023, The University of Texas at Austin, April 2023.

"American-Born Disinformation is Harming U.S. Allies—Just Ask the Baltics." The National Interest, August 24, 2021.