Women in Leadership with AI Driven Engagement

Alia Afshar

Active Term: 12/2025 - 12/2026

Areas of Expertise

• Inspiring Emotional Intelligence
  
• Work-Life Balance
  
• Mentoring and Building a Culture of Mentorship
  
• Driving Ideas, Intellectual Growth & Transformation

Senior Portfolio Director, Middle East

DAI

Alia is a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in high-stakes environments. She has directed a $600M+ global portfolio, building and leading high-performing teams across post-conflict and developing regions. With deep expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships, Alia is recognized for transforming challenges into opportunities and delivering measurable impact. Her leadership emphasizes sustainable growth, innovative problem-solving, and building resilient teams that consistently exceed objectives.

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