Lydia Jabs

Lydia Jabs is an experienced professional in international business and research, currently serving as the Executive Director of The U.S.-Libya Business Association at the National Foreign Trade Council since June 2018. Previously held the position of Program Manager at US-Libya Business Association and worked as a Research Assistant at Libya-Analysis, where Lydia assisted in producing reports related to political and security situations in Libya. Lydia's experience extends to conducting primary source research at the Middle East Institute and interning with Al Bawsala on public budgeting initiatives. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts in Near and Middle Eastern Studies and Government from Dartmouth College, and additional studies in Middle Eastern Studies and Data Analytics.