Tala works with academic researchers and field staff in Liberia to perform a variety of tasks, including refining surveying instruments, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data coming in from the field, cleaning data, assisting in econometric analysis, and assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos. Prior to joining IPA, Tala worked with the American University of Beirut as a research analyst on a study commissioned by the United Nations Reliefs and Works Agency and has also worked with the United Nations Development Programme. Tala holds an MSc in Economics and Strategy for Business from Imperial College London and a BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut.