SARAH HARLAN Hailing from northwest Georgia, Sarah received her BS from Georgetown University in Middle East studies and has worked in Washington, DC since 2009. Her professional work has focused on Muslim-West dialogue, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and health and economic development through the public-private partnership model. Her geographic areas of focus include the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Prior to attending Emory, she worked with the Aspen Institute on promoting economic development in the Middle East and North Africa, raising the profile of fast-growing sectors for investment in Turkey and Pakistan, and supporting partnerships for healthcare infrastructure in Pakistan. In her free time, Sarah enjoys cooking, yoga, reading, and spending time with friends and family. |