Federal Reserve Community Development Experts
Get to know the Federal Reserve community development research and outreach professionals focused on issues facing low- and moderate-income communities across the United States.
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Des manages strategic engagement efforts to transform the economic systems that impact LMI families and communities.
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Nathan Anderson
Vice President, Regional and Community Development Research
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Nate is a vice president in the regional and community development research division at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
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Alaina researches neighborhood effects of place-based policies and more.
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Erika manages outreach for North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Marija is a senior policy analyst in the Research and Communications unit of the Regional & Community Outreach Department.
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Brittany Birken serves as an assistant vice president for Community and Economic Development at the Atlanta Fed.
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Elizabeth conducts research and data analysis aimed at improving outcomes for low- and moderate-income workers and learners.
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Robert’s work focuses on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), economic development, and affordable housing.
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Mary studies the economics of health behaviors and health outcomes, education, social norms, and the gig economy.
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Surekha Carpenter is a research analyst on the Richmond Fed’s Regional and Community Analysis team.
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Jennifer focuses on engaging with Native American communities across the Tenth Federal Reserve District.
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Sara conducts applied quantitative and qualitative research to inform public policy.
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Nishesh Chalise, PhD
Senior Manager, Community Development Research
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Nishesh is passionate about using research to inform social change efforts.
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Tracy engages with communities in Northern California and Utah.
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Ariel is a lead community development advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City at the Denver Branch.
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Brian is a Senior Business Strategy Manager at the Boston Fed.
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Dontá’s research focuses on the effects of natural hazards and disasters upon LMI communities.
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Joselyn manages the outreach team and serves as outreach manager for Nevada.