Sarah Yaseen is an Associate Director of Business and Program Development at the Milken Institute, where she is part of the team that oversees strategic partnerships and sponsors across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In this capacity, she plays a key role in the development of strategic programmatic content for annual Milken Institute events, including the Institute's flagship event, the Global Conference, and The Middle East & Africa Summit. Sarah holds an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Arabic from the University of St Andrews, and a Master's Degree in Critical Media and Culture Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. With her academic background and professional expertise, Sarah brings a nuanced understanding of geopolitical dynamics and cultural perspectives to her role.