Molly Dean, a Senior Advisor on the Digital Finance team at USAID's Center for Digital Development, specializes in supporting private sector growth and investment in emerging markets.

Prior to her role at USAID, she managed an investment advisory team in East and West Africa, co-founded an energy company, patented multiple technologies, and worked as an energy lobbyist at state and federal levels.

With a global perspective from living in ten countries, Molly values the vibrant atmosphere of Silicon Valley.