Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Economics, University of Oxford
Master of Philosophy, Economics, University of Oxford
Master of Public Policy, International Trade and Finance, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of British Columbia
Professional experience
Since 2020
Inaugural Director, Center for Sustainable Development, Brookings Institution
Since 2014
Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution
2016 - 2025
Senior Advisor on Sustainable Development, United Nations Foundation
2013 - 2014
Visiting Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution
2013 - 2014
Senior Fellow, Fung Global Institute
2012 - 2015
Senior Fellow, United Nations Foundation
2008 - 2011
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
2008 - 2011
Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Promise Alliance
2007
Senior Macroeconomic Advisor, Regional Bureau for Africa, United Nations Development Programme
2002 - 2011
Senior Advisor and various positions, Earth Institute, Columbia University