I am a third-year student with a broad array of interests and skills that weave their way into all aspects of life. With a background in the creative arts such as digital media design, music performance, and photography, I can creatively find ways to connect my professional interests such as cultural diplomacy, international development, and domestic revenue mobilization to a myriad of real-world applications.Having witnessed first-hand the rapid development brought on by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan to transform the country into a global hub for innovation and economic opportunity, I have become wholly dedicated to analyzing cross-sector collaboration and development, particularly concerning oil-dominant rentier states in the MENA region. Similarly, the analysis of interactions between international finance, development, trade institutions, and emerging economies proves to be a fascinating topic that makes itself prevalent in my research and motivates my work. By working in and being a part of both public and private sector operations, I hope to glean deep insight into the various avenues that facilitate rapid growth and positive change on a global scale. Starting on a smaller scale first, however, I work with organizations that primarily promote upward mobility and economic expansion for individuals and institutions through innovative and meaningful action.