AEASP 2024 Scholar Awa Gaye

Awa is a recent graduate of Whitman College with a bachelor's in economics and mathematics-statistics. Born and raised in Senegal, she aspires to become a quantitative social scientist with the goal of actively participating in gender inclusive economic policy strategy and reinforcement. Her research interest is in development economics with a focus on the impact and contribution of informal women-led institutions in developing countries. She hopes to utilize empirical methods to tackle issues such as poverty and inequality while developing policies that are sustainable, effective, and inclusive. In her free time, Awa enjoys trying new recipes, reading, and participating in sports.