Ayesha is an Associate Director on the Market Insights team, responsible for managing Convergence's data and research activities, including leading the CC Facility Learning Hub, a joint partnership between Convergence and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). As Associate Director, Ayesha oversees Convergence’s thought leadership portfolio, including advisory reports, fee-for-service projects, and annual State of Blended Finance reports. Prior to joining Convergence, Ayesha completed her Masters at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, where her interests focused on the intersection of development and innovative finance. Ayesha has held previous roles at the Centre for Financial Regulation and Inclusion (Cenfri) in Cape Town, and Grand Challenges Canada. Ayesha holds a B.A. from McGill University in International Development Studies and Psychology.