Dr. Hilles is a Food Security Expert at the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), committed to transforming food systems for a more sustainable and resilient future. With over a decade of experience in economic analysis, sector development policy, and impact assessment, she brings a data-driven approach to advancing food security strategies. Recently, she led the development of ADAFSA’s Food Loss and Waste Reduction Strategy, leveraging her expertise in strategic planning and socio-economic analysis to design impactful solutions that support the UAE’s national food security agenda.