Manal Khalil holds an MA in Economics in International Development from the American University in Cairo (AUC), a BSc in Applied Arts and Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and a BSc in Computer Information Systems from Bethlehem University. She has previously worked in different organizations such as the Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem (ARIJ) and the Livelihood Support Initiative for Refugees at the Catholic Relief Services/Egypt, with roles that focus on economic development, economic empowerment, and research. She has a great interest in political economy, and data science.