Imara is the Director of the Secretariat of AIM for Scale, a global initiative supported by the UAE and the Gates Foundation to scale evidence-based agricultural innovations. AIM for Scale works with governments, development banks, and research institutions to accelerate the adoption of proven solutions that improve farmers’ productivity, resilience, and livelihoods. Previously, Imara served as an Associate Director at the Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago. There, she managed the Secretariat of the Innovation Commission for Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture, chaired by Nobel leaureate Michael Kremer. Her work focuses on bridging research and implementation, helping translate rigorous evidence into large-scale programs. Imara leads partnerships that have mobilized more than $1 billion to scale innovations in agriculture, climate resilience, and digital transformation. She works closely with governments, development partners, and research institutions to design and implement initiatives across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Earlier in her career, Imara worked with the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and Chile’s Center for Public Policy. She holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service in Economics from Georgetown University.