Leyla is a visionary executive with over 15 years of expertise in development and project management. She holds an LLM in Commercial Law from the University of Graz, Austria, as well as an M.A. and B.A. in International Relations from Baku State University. Throughout her career Leyla has successfully led a diverse range of impactful projects and initiatives. With extensive expertise in managing multi-project portfolios, fundraising, strategic planning, and advocacy, Leyla has built a strong track record of addressing critical development challenges through targeted and innovative initiatives. Passionate about community-driven development, she is deeply committed to fostering inclusive and thriving communities through creative and collaborative solutions.