Economics · Strategy · Research

Where data meets narrative, and research meets action.

I'm Ambeta, an economist and strategist with a creative streak, based in the Albania. I am passionate about turning complex ideas and problems into clear thinking and concrete work.

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About

I graduated from NYU Abu Dhabi with a BA in Economics (Data Analysis track) and a minor in Applied Mathematics — but what I've always been drawn to is the intersection of rigorous thinking and creative expression.

I'm currently a research and strategy intern at TH Associates, contributing to The Quantum Institute, a venture at the frontier of quantum science, healing research, and wellbeing. I build competitive landscapes, map partner ecosystems, and develop pitches aligned to the firms mission and the host country's vision.

I write fiction on the side. The same instinct that makes me good at strategy — finding the thread, understanding incentives, knowing what a story needs — makes me good at it.

Research & Analysis

Stata R Python QGIS Tableau

Strategy & Branding

Competitive intelligence Market mapping Brand narrative Gov't pitch

Languages

English Albanian Turkish (intermediate)

Education

BA Economics · NYUAD Minor Applied Maths

Experience

2026 — Present

TH Associates

Business Development & Research Intern

Building the competitive landscape and partner ecosystem for The Quantum Institute, a new venture bridging quantum science, healing research, and spiritual wellbeing. Developing pitch materials aligned to national strategy frameworks.

Competitive research Partner mapping Business strategy Middle East market

2025

Business Pulse

Data Analyst and Surveyor

Engineered data-driven insights on UAE market trends by designing primary survey instruments and performing statistical analysis in Stata for over 200 businesses. I translated complex data regarding technology adoption into strategic recommendations.

Stata Data analysis Survey design Strategic recommendations

2025

NYUAD

Development Economics Research Assistant

Drove applied economic research by managing and analyzing multi-country panel datasets of over 50,000 observations. By combining Stata, Python, and georeferenced mapping, I transformed raw household data into actionable visualizations and documented development policy impacts across Africa and India.

Econometrics Data analysis & viz Policy analysis

2025 — 2026

NYUAD

Residential Assistant

Supported a residential community of students across cultural and academic transitions. Led programming, mediated community conflicts, and coordinated with university administration — building a strong foundation in communication and people management.

Community management Event coordination Communication

2025-2026

NYUAD

Economics Capstone Researcher

Capstone thesis using ADCCI administrative data to analyze female entrepreneurship patterns in Abu Dhabi. Applied econometric methods to surface structural barriers and policy implications, supervised by Prof. Morgan Hardy.

Stata Econometrics Policy analysis ADCCI data

2025

NYUAD

Sustained Dialogue Ambassador

Facilitated critical intercultural communication at New York University Abu Dhabi by leading structured dialogue sessions to navigate sensitive social and cultural topics. I built safe, empathetic environments and steered 90-minute group discussions.

Community engagement Event coordination Cultural awareness Conflict navigation

2024

NYUAD

First Year Experience Leader

Led a cohort of students through workshops on budgeting, wellbeing, leadership, and cultural transition.

Leadership Mentorship Community building

2023

Marketing Internship

Marketing & Content Strategy Intern

Conducted market research, created content calendars, and developed social media strategy.

Market research Canva Content strategy

Projects

Branding · Freelance

Brand Strategy & Design Projects

Empowering small businesses through data-backed brand strategy, targeted market positioning, and growth-focused design. View my most recent work.

Economics · Data

Female Entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi Paper

Econometric study using administrative trade license data to identify structural and spatial patterns in female-owned business activity in Abu Dhabi.

Strategy · AI

[In Progress] AI Productivity Tool for F&B

Working on a Concept Validation for a restaurant AI productivity tool— building a pitch deck prototype, user personas, and testing the value proposition.

Creative Writing

[In Progress] Fantasy Novel

A long-form work of fantasy fiction developed alongside research and strategy work.


Let's build something worth building.

Open to roles in brand strategy, research, and AI-adjacent ventures.