Abigayle Davidson

Abigayle Davidson is a part-time Lecturer at George Washington University and serves as Director of Research & Impact at the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a program of the Aspen Institute. Her work focuses on global research initiatives addressing entrepreneurship in developing economies, particularly examining grant funding accessibility for local entrepreneurs. She collaborates with the London School of Economics and international partners across multiple countries. Her research emphasizes structural barriers facing entrepreneurs in under-resourced regions, as evidenced by her publication in Public Administration Review analyzing expatriate vs. local-born entrepreneur grant access disparities.

Abby's career includes prior roles with the Cooperative Extension Service in Arkansas and co-founding a craft chocolate company, providing practical insights into grassroots economic development. Her work bridges academic research with real-world policy applications, aiming to improve funding equity for locally-rooted businesses in developing economies.