Ari DeWolf is a Government Affairs Specialist at Illinois Policy, focusing on government relations and the legislative process.

Prior to joining the Institute, Ari worked as a staffer for the Illinois House Republican Caucus. He has also been involved in over a dozen successful political campaigns across the country. During undergrad, Ari lead Illinois students in the legislative and funding battles for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and other college access and affordability issues. He served two terms on the Illinois Board of Higher Education, as well as Student Trustee of his university.

Ari graduated from Roosevelt University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.