Welcome! I am a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware.
My research interests are in development, labor, and gender economics. Broadly, my work focuses on two areas. First, I examine how state and non-state actors shape development outcomes, with particular attention to the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Second, I study the factors that enhance microentrepreneur productivity, including the impact of networks and AI-driven business advice, especially for women-led enterprises.
I received my PhD in Economics and Public Policy from Tufts University and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
I have worked as a consultant with international development organizations including the World Bank, UN Women Pakistan, Mathematica and Gates Foundation.
Prior to my PhD, I worked as a researcher at the Center for Economic Research in Pakistan.