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Where are you from?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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What is your educational background?
I have a B.A. in economics and minor in mathematical decision sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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What do you do at the Bank?
I work with economists on the macroeconomics team in the research department at the Chicago Fed. My work consists of two main components: research and policy. For research, I assist my economists with projects that address interesting questions and developments in the macro economy.
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"I have worked on research projects pertaining to topics such as monetary policy, forward guidance, inflation, and interest rates."
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The other component of my work revolves around FOMC monetary policy. I participate in the process of creating economic forecasts for our Bank president Charlie Evans as he prepares for his FOMC meetings. This part of my job is a very unique aspect of working in the economic research department at the Chicago Fed.
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What do you enjoy about working at the Bank?
I enjoy working at the Bank because of the mentorship from the economists as well as the intellectual and supportive culture.
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What do you do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy doing aerial yoga, running, and learning different programming languages. Also as the co-founder of the Chicago Fed RA tennis club, I enjoy playing tennis with my colleagues outside of work.
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Why would you recommend the Chicago Fed Research Assistant Program to someone?
I recommend the Chicago Fed Research Assistant Program to anyone who is curious in pursuing a career in economic research. At the Chicago Fed, RAs have opportunity to conduct research, learn about monetary policy, and acquire new technical skills.
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What is your favorite quote or saying?
"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" — Albert Einstein
