Dr. Reem A. Alfrayan has been the executive director of G20 Saudi Secretariat since January 2019. Commenting on women’s empowerment in the Kingdom, she recently said on a TV show: “We’ve passed the stage of dreaming; with the help of Vision 2030, they’ve become a reality, we need new dreams now.” She was the first woman to be appointed as assistant secretary-general at the Council of Saudi Chambers in September 2014. Alfrayan received a bachelor’s degree in technical education and training, workforce development and education at Ohio State University in 2001. In 2002, she earned a master’s degree in instructional technologies and media policy, and leadership from the same university. Alfrayan obtained another master’s degree in educational leadership and organization, policy and leadership at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2013. She did a Ph.D. in educational leadership and organization from the same university in 2014. After obtaining her first master’s degree, she joined the Arab Open University as instructional technology unit supervisor at its headquarters in Kuwait in 2003. Between 2005 and 2006, Alfrayan served as a training specialist with a project launched by the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities. She then joined King Abdul Aziz Medical City as an administrative planning and processing development officer. She also served as general manager of businesswomen’s affairs at the Council of Saudi Chambers from October 2007 to January 2010. Alfrayan also actively participates in volunteer work.