Alison Fahey

Alison Fahey serves as the Director of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) since September 2014, where responsibilities include analyzing and disseminating research results, building partnerships with policymakers, and scaling effective programs. Alison has held various leadership roles within J-PAL, including Executive Director for J-PAL MENA and Director of Policy and Communications. Prior experience includes positions at Princeton University, The World Bank, DAI, and the US Department of State, focusing on public policy, development economics, monitoring and evaluation, and research partnerships. Alison earned a Master of Public Affairs in International Development from Princeton University and a BA in International Studies from Boston College.