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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Nate’s work focuses on issues related to housing affordability, access to financial services, small business, and community development finance.
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Alaina supports research in topics that impact how communities develop and grow.
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Erika’s outreach focuses on youth development, community health, and work with LMI individuals and families.
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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 senior research analyst on the Richmond Fed’s Regional and Community Analysis team.
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Jennifer’s emphasis is on mutually meaningful engagement with Tribal Nations and communities on collaborative economic-focused opportunities.
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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 specializes in using community-engaged research to better understand economic conditions in low- and moderate-income households and communities.
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Tracy engages with communities in Northern California and Utah.
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Ariel focuses on the community and economic development informational needs of bankers, community organization leaders, government officials and policy makers in the Tenth District.
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Brian currently leads an effort to assess the impact of real-time payments on low-income users and small businesses
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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.