Elizabeth Ash
About Elizabeth Ash
Elizabeth Ash is an Assistant Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, with a background in research and project management in governance and food security. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and has interned at various organizations, including The World Bank and The World Food Prize Foundation.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Elizabeth Ash has been employed at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) as an Assistant Analyst since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the analysis of budgetary and economic issues, providing insights that assist in the formulation of fiscal policies. Her work involves evaluating the impact of proposed legislation and preparing reports that inform Congress on budgetary matters.
Previous Experience at SIGLA
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Ash worked at States and Institutions of Governance in Latin America (SIGLA) as a Project Manager from 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Research Assistant at SIGLA from 2020 to 2021. In these positions, she engaged in research and project management activities focused on governance issues in Latin America, contributing to the organization's objectives.
Internships at The World Bank
Elizabeth Ash completed two internships at The World Bank. In 2019, she worked as a Digital Agriculture Intern for three months, where she focused on the intersection of technology and agriculture. In 2020, she served as a COVID-19 & Food Security Response Intern for another three months, addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic on food security.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Ash earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she participated in a semester abroad at Universidad San Francisco de Quito in 2019, where she completed all coursework in Spanish. This educational background has equipped her with expertise in international relations and governance.
Internship at The World Food Prize Foundation
In 2018, Elizabeth Ash interned at The World Food Prize Foundation as a George Washington Carver Intern for three months. During this internship, she gained experience in food security and agricultural development, contributing to the foundation's mission of promoting innovations in food production and addressing global hunger.