Nadia van de Walle has 8+ years of expertise in economic research and financial sector development. She currently manages financial inclusion and consumer insights research and strategy for InterMedia, a global research firm with offices in Nairobi and Washington, DC. In this role, she uses mixed-methodology research to measure and evaluate impact, design new initiatives, produce market-level analysis, and better understand users’ decision-making and experiences. Previously, she managed Africa initiatives at Accion’s Center for Financial Inclusion. She has an expertise in consumer protection and standard setting for social impact and has a successful track record of fundraising and fieldwork in over ten countries. Nadia has a Masters in economics from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and is fluent in French and English.