Economist at the intersection of trade, macro, and development.

I work on trade, macroeconomics, and structural transformation in developing economies, with particular focus on Africa. My research examines how countries participate in global value chains, respond to climate and macroeconomic shocks, and build the productive capabilities that sustain long-run growth.

I am an economist at the World Bank Group in Washington, DC, and occasionally teach at American University. Beyond academic work, I engage policy audiences through briefs, op-eds, and convenings that bring research into conversation with decision-makers.