Saud holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and has built a distinguished career in finance and international relations. Beginning as a credit officer specializing in industrial project financing, Saud transitioned to a pivotal role within the Saudi G20 Finance Track team under Saudi Arabia's G20 presidency. During this tenure, Saud was part of the team that successfully launched the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), which benefited more than 72 countries and delivered about $12.9 billion in debt service suspension to the most vulnerable as an international effort to combat the economic consequences of COVID-19. Currently, as the Director of the International Financial Institutions Department at the Ministry of Finance, Saud manages critical files related to the G20, IMF, and the World Economic Forum. In his capacity as Deputy’s deputy of the G20 Finance Track representing Saudi Arabia on numerous international platforms, Saud is a governance committee member at the Multilateral Center for Development Finance, striving for more inclusivity of energy reforms and for the implementation of innovative solutions to vulnerable needs. Additionally, Saud played a pivotal role in finalizing the Chad case under the Common Framework for Debt Treatments and is a member of the Concessional Financing Advisory Group at the IMF.

Yeimy is a Colombian energy executive with a remarkable 20-year career spanning the oil and gas, renewables, and hydrogen sectors. Prior to joining the School, she led teams of over 200 individuals and managed businesses generating annual revenues surpassing $2 billion USD. Yeimy's journey began as an engineer, where she honed her skills in financial and strategic processes for publicly listed companies. Yeimy is widely recognized for her pioneering work in renewables and green hydrogen projects, as well as her leadership in the natural gas business – a key energy source in Colombia's energy transition and a fundamental tool in combating poverty. Beyond her professional endeavors, Yeimy is a devoted mother of two and a staunch advocate for diversity in the workplace. Upon graduation from SPIA, she plans to continue her mission of driving positive change in the energy sector, focusing on innovation and sustainability.

Originally from Whanganui, a small town in New Zealand, Andrea is a diplomat and foreign policy analyst with 14 years of experience in the New Zealand foreign service. During this time, she has worked in a number of roles, including on New Zealand's relations with Australia, Asia, Europe and Polynesia. She was posted to the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok from 2013-2016 where she covered trade and economic issues, as well as relations with Cambodia and Laos. From 2019-2021, she was posted to the New Zealand Mission to the EU and NATO in Brussels, where she covered political and security issues. She worked as Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Ardern Government. Her more recent roles have focused on trade policy, where she has worked on digital trade issues and overseen the ratification of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement. Andrea has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and French) from Victoria University of Wellington. Outside of work she enjoys reading, hiking, design and swimming in the ocean.

Baky is a career diplomat of Bangladesh with expertise in multilateral diplomacy. Prior to SPIA, he worked in Geneva, Beirut and Dhaka. While working in Rohingya refugee camps, he positively influenced many decisions of his government to better the Rohingyas’ lives and livelihoods. He dedicated himself to transforming and improving humanitarian assistance delivery through effective coordination and simplification of processes. He is an advocate of justice and accountability for the Rohingya. In Geneva, he facilitated several negotiations on human rights and humanitarian issues, particularly in human rights and climate change and the human rights of Rohingyas. He wants to pursue humanitarian diplomacy and human rights rigorously. Baky enjoys listening to classical music.

Erica is a foreign service officer at the U.S. Department of State. She has served at U.S. missions in Qatar, Nigeria, and Iraq in public affairs, consular, and political roles. In the United Arab Emirates, Erica served as a Department spokesperson and appeared on pan-Arab media to explain U.S. foreign policy and programs. In Washington, Erica was a member of the Policy Planning Staff, where she advised the Secretary of State on U.S.-Africa policy and information integrity and resilience. She earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations and psychology from the College of William & Mary in 2009. Erica is excited to join the Princeton community with her husband and two young sons. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, coffee, and board games.