Ayesha, an ERG senior economist and project manager, has worked at the intersection of public health and economics for more than 20 years, supporting a wide range of projects for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state agencies during that time. Her work includes conducting regulatory impact analyses, developing industry profiles, leading surveys and expert elicitations, evaluating government programs, and developing market projections. 

Ayesha is a seasoned data collection expert with extensive experience conducting surveys, expert elicitations, and structured interviews. She has conducted expert elicitations covering a wide range of topics in the food safety, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cosmetics industries. Her survey expertise spans decades and includes recent surveys on the use of open space and recreational opportunities in Massachusetts and the prevalence of good manufacturing practices at prescription drug facilities. Through this work, she has developed expertise in a broad range of industry regulatory requirements, manufacturing practices, and public health topics, including food safety and recalls, pharmaceuticals (including antibiotics, biologics and biosimilars), cosmetics, dietary supplements, medical gas, clinical trials, medical devices, and tobacco and vaping products. She continues to apply this subject knowledge to generate effective solutions to client research questions where standard data are not readily available.

Ayesha holds a B.S. in economics and a B.S. in biology from George Mason University and an M.S. in agricultural and resource economics from the University of Maryland. In her free time, she loves to volunteer at a local dog rescue, hike, paddleboard, and travel, preferably with her family, which includes two goofy labs.