Evan Gill

About Evan Gill

Change-maker with 20 years of experience in economic development and founding new impact investing departments within large, complex nonprofits. Successfully aligns vision among multiple stakeholders, advocates for internal and external policy change, develops and socializes evidence-based research, and increases organization’s visibility as a thought leader. Experience successfully advocating with asset owners for impact allocations and positive screens. Proven ability to catalyze impact capital resulting in external funding in excess of $300M including incorporating the private sector into program design on winning grants in the $35-$50M range. Diverse skills set including client orientation; systems thinking; excellent oral and written communication skills tailored to distinct audiences; effective use of soft power; and patience.

Experience

1. Managing Director, Optical Enterprise Growth Hub

   Eyelliance

   Jun 2025 — Present · VA, US

   Every year the global economy loses $410B due to lost productivity associated with poor vision. EYElliance scales access to affordable eyeglasses for the 1 billion people living unnecessarily with vision impairment. With a proven track record of enabling governments to integrate eyeglasses into public health and education, EYElliance is accelerating its work with the private sector. EYElliance delivers an industry-specific suite of business development services for optical entrepreneurs selling low-cost eyeglasses in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We work with entrepreneurs to become investment-ready and secure funding at the early, early-growth, and growth stages. If you are an optical entrepreneur, incubator / accelerator, fund manager, development professional, or simply interested in growing this vibrant industry, let\'s connect!

Education

• Brown University

  BA, International Relations: Political Economy and Development

  2001 — 2005

• Brown University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs

  2001 — 2005

• Brown University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs

• UCLA

  MA, Economics

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Strategy
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Proposal Writing
• Management
• Foreign Policy
• Ngos
• International Relations
• Leadership
• Research
• Fundraising
• Program Evaluation
• Data Analysis
• Sustainable Development
• Social Entrepreneurship
• International Development
• Social Enterprise
• Policy Analysis
• Grants
• Socially Responsible Investing
• Analysis
• Public Policy
• Policy
• Economics
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Stata
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Impact Investing
• Program Management
• Microfinance
• Capacity Building