Tea Tafaj

Tea Tafaj

2025

Tea Tafaj earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science & International Relations from the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG), where she developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking, policy evaluation, and global affairs.

Prior to joining MIP she was working at Deloitte Central Europe, where she led regional projects focused on cost-allocation strategy, data modeling, and operational transformation across multiple countries. Her experience in consulting and cross-border collaboration sparked a deep interest in using data to drive more transparent and equitable decision-making.

Tea is currently pursuing her Master of Interdisciplinary Data Science at Duke University in North Carolina, where she focuses on the application of data analytics to public policy and development. Through the MIP Program, she aims to advance her expertise in data-informed governance and contribute to digital transformation and sustainable growth in her home country of Albania.