Meet our team
We apply systems-thinking approaches across development agencies and the private sector, helping to improve market dynamics, opportunities, and agency to create a more equal world.
Salman Abbasi
Salman leads MSA’s Business Development and Growth function, bringing over 14 years of international development experience in project management, strategic business development, and multi-stakeholder engagement across diverse regions. Outside of work, he loves exploring new countries and taking adventures with his dog by his side.
Dinara Abilova
Dinara is a researcher with a Ph.D. degree in financial auditing. She is proficient in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, and brings that experience to MSA’s research process. In her free time, Dinara enjoys exploring new cultures, playing board games, and going to concerts.
Nikki Alamo
Nikki supports MSA’s founders and principals. She enjoys creating DIY arts and crafts and has a strong love for coffee.
Ahmad Alulayyan
Ahmad has a master's degree in Agronomy and worked as the Strategic Partnerships Leader of USAID Water Efficiency and Conservation Activity in Jordan. He has more than 15 years of interdisciplinary experience in water, agriculture monitoring and evaluation, and market systems development. Ahmad lives in Amman Jordan and enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with family.
Conrad B. Buluma
Conrad is a mixed methods researcher specializing in qualitative methods. He supports MSA's research and analysis across MERL projects. In his free time, Conrad loves writing, reading, and indulging in music (keyboard and guitar).
Carolina Pimentel Corrêa
Carolina is an experienced qualitative researcher with a Ph.D. in Sociology and a master’s in political science. She works on the development and application of research methods and techniques related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Carolina is a coffee lover and enjoys traveling, reading, and urban gardening.
Jacob (Jake) Donayre
Jake assists with MSA’s day-to-day operational needs such as travel, procurement, and administration. Jake is always up for a challenge and enjoys making sure things run smoothly.
Jacqueline Foelster
Jacqueline brings a decade of experience in research and project implementation in emerging markets, and her skills include thought leadership, knowledge management, and data analysis. Jacqueline is always up for a weekend road trip and enjoys learning alongside her son.
Ben Fowler
Ben supports MSA's technical innovation and operations. Outside of work, Ben is happiest on his snowboard or kiteboard.
Chris Heitzig
Chris serves as an Impact Evaluation Advisor at MSA with expertise as an economist on structural transformation in Africa, and over six years working on World Bank-led evaluations for economic programs. During his free time, Chris enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and being in nature.
Christian Igot
Christian works as an HR & Recruitment Assistant, assisting with daily operations and supporting the team with essential tasks. Known for being dependable and detail‑oriented, Christian helps keep everything on track. In his free time, he enjoys long drives and connecting with nature.
Vivekan Jeyagaran
Vivekan is keen on exploring the intersection of systems thinking, complexity, and sustainability. Vivekan supports clients in using the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach to improve food security, strengthen agricultural markets, and improve water efficiency and conservation. He also appreciates being in the mountains, with a hot cup of milk tea (and spices) in hand and a thought-provoking book. He’s a Tamil-Canadian, living in a beautiful city where mountains are few and far between!
Noura Kamel
Noura leads MSA’s Research function, bringing over 17 years of experience in strategy, learning and evaluation. She has a passion for integrating systems thinking and behavioral science to effect meaningful change. Noura loves visiting new places and laughing with her daughter.
Khaled Khan
Khaled supports MSA’s technical innovation and client delivery. Khaled loves cosmology and trying out new food with his son.
Marrium Khan
Marrium worked for over nine years in international development implementing systems thinking to achieve sustainable economic growth. She is a travel enthusiast and loves exploring new cultures.
Saqif Khan
Saqif serves as an Advisor for Market Development with MSA, bringing over 12 years of experience in market systems development and social enterprises across different sectors. Saqif enjoys traveling, football and spending time with his family.
Erin Markel
Erin supports MSA’s business growth and technical innovation. Erin loves hiking, skiing Colorado powder and playing hide and seek with her daughters.
Annet Namunane
Annet is a Senior Specialist for Market Development at MSA. She is a multisectoral seasoned specialist and a fitness enthusiast. In her free time, she loves to exercise.
Dina Qutaishat
Dina worked as a specialist on the Jordan Water Efficiency and Conservation Activity. She ensures the integration of people in vulnerable communities and people with disabilities. Dina is based in Amman, Jordan and enjoys philosophy, yoga, and meeting people through travel in her free time.
Elizabeth Sheehan
Elizabeth leads MSA’s operations function, including contracts management, finance, recruitment, and day-to-day team support, bringing a background in project management and operations for USAID programming. Based out of MSA’s Denver office, Elizabeth loves hiking, cooking, and reading novels.
Pete Walker
Pete leads MSA's finance and accounting functions, bringing a background in nonprofit accounting and operations. Based out of MSA's Denver office, Pete loves playing music in his spare time.
Neha Shrestha
Neha specializes in designing and implementing market systems development projects.
Laila Velji
Laila is a Senior Advisor for the Market Development team with technical expertise in systems thinking for impactful investments. Before joining MSA, Laila served in leadership positions on economic growth projects across Africa and Asia. She is an avid runner and in her free time she is on the lookout for her next cultural deluge.
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