Sana is an experienced researcher and policy advisor interested in multi-disciplinary research projects for influencing sustainable development. She is enthusiastic about evidence-based policy research which can improve the social and economic lives of communities through fostering equity, inclusion and diversity. Her PhD at Coventry University (UK) was mixed-method research focusing on adopting an intersectional feminist lens to urban transport poverty and bringing gender-mainstreaming to urban governance. She managed to propose useful ways for integrating socio-economic development goals in urban transport planning for reducing poverty and build inclusive cities. She has an educational background and expertise in the development sector too.