Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui is a senior at NYU Abu Dhabi, majoring in Economics. Her academic focus is on sustainable finance and international development, with experience in financial research, investment analysis, and economic policy. Shanzae has worked on projects involving sustainable finance in private equity and public policy, exploring how investment strategies can drive social impact. Before joining the Transition Investment Lab, she interned at Sweef Capital, conducting research and investment analysis on sustainable finance and impact investing, contributing to projects that supported economic and social development in Southeast Asia and Australia. She is passionate about the role of finance in fostering equitable economic growth and is keen to leverage her skills to address global challenges through innovative financial solutions.