Maia Sandu is a Moldovan politician who has served as the President of Moldova since December 2020. She is a member of the Party of Action and Solidarity, which focuses on pro-European reforms and anti-corruption measures. Sandu previously held the position of Prime Minister for a brief period in 2019. Born on May 24, 1972, in Sălcuța, Moldova, Sandu studied at the State University of Moldova and later earned a master's degree from Harvard University. She has worked in various roles, including at the World Bank, before entering politics and advocating for democratic governance in her country.