Rawda Ali is a development professional with over 18 years of experience in economic policy, social development, and governance. She currently serves as the Manager of the Egypt Economic Development and Policies (EEDP) project at the American University in Cairo's School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

Prior to her current role, she was an Assistant Professor of Practice at Nile University's School of Business Administration. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including economic empowerment, international cooperation, and local economic development, governance and sustainable development. She has worked with various organizations, including the World Bank Group, the International Labor Organization, and the Egyptian government, contributing to policy reforms and program implementation.