Afra Fairooz is a senior at Middlebury College majoring in International Politics and Economics with a focus on emerging market economies. Her academic interests include international monetary and trade policies, public policy in South Asia, and development economics. Prior to joining PPI, she worked as a research assistant on a project studying healthcare access and produced sustainable business models as an intern at an audit firm.
Outside of work and school, she enjoys painting, visiting museums, bookstores, and trying out new cafes and restaurants. Upon graduating from college she hopes to pursue a career in policy research and dialogue.