Ilan Sinelnikov is a first-generation Israeli whose family immigrated to Israel from Ukraine and later moved to the United States during his high school years. While in college, he founded Students Supporting Israel (SSI), a grassroots movement dedicated to providing a clear and confident pro-Israel voice on college campuses and supporting students in grassroots advocacy. Under his leadership, SSI has expanded to nearly 200 campuses across the United States, Canada, and Argentina, engaging more than 1,300 active members and 700 alumni.
In addition to his work with SSI, he serves on the Executive Board of the National Coalition for Eurasian Jewry, which supports Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union republics.