Economist, Policy Advisor, and Educator
Teaching Experience
2022 University of Minnesota
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Economics
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Adjunct Faculty, Carlson School of Management
Courses:
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Business Economics
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Money and Banking
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Economic Booms and Busts (MBA)
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2001-2006 St. Olaf College
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Associate Professor, Department of Economics, 2005-2006
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Assistant Professor, 2001-2005
Courses:
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Macroeconomics
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Principles of Economics
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Introduction to Statistics
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Money and Banking
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Game Theory
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Economic Growth
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​Selected Federal Reserve Internal Talks
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ï‚·Regular presenter to the Board of Directors on current economic issues and conditions (2015-present)
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FOMC Discussion Series, quarterly informational talks for all Bank employees (2016-present)
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ï‚·Overview of Research and Careers in Economics, presentations for Bank interns (2016-present)
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Supervision, Regulation, and Credit, annual conferences and outreach events (2012- present)
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Multiple talks on the role of Research at Minneapolis Fed, 2018–present
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Public Speeches and Presentations
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What is the Fed Doing about Inflation, April 2022
Conversations with the Fed: Inflation 101, March 2022
Faribault Rotary Club, February 2022
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Banking and the Economy: A Forum for Minorities in Banking, October 2021
Conversations with the Fed: Achieving Maximum Employment, August 2021
NDSU Extension Annual Outlook Meeting, August 2021
Central States Association, June 2021
Society of Financial Service Professionals, September 2020
NDSU Extension Annual Outlook Meeting, August 2020
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, July 2020
Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, February 2020
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Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, November 2019
Wayzata Band of Brothers, November 2019
Euromoney Conference, New York City, September 2019
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Institute of Internal Auditors, November 2018
AgriBank, Farm Credit Bank District Conference, September 2018
Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors, June 2018
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National Agriculture Credit, November 2017
Conference of State Bank Supervisors, August 2017
Twin Cities Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable, June 2017
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MN Society of Municipal Analysts, November 2016
Metro State University, November 2016
National Investor Relations Institute, April 2016
Accredited Standards Committee X9, May 2016
National Society of Hispanic MBAs, May 2016
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurance Association, April 2016
Ham and Eggs Club, Edina Country Club, March 2016
Friendship Village of Bloomington, February 2016
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Minnesota Council on Economic Education, August 2015
South Dakota Wheat Growers Association, August 2015
St. Olaf College, July 2015
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, June 2015
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St. Olaf College, November 2013
Fargo Chamber of Commerce, February 2013
North Dakota State University, February 2013
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Human Resources Leadership Summit, June 2012
Minnesota Manufacturing Association, May 2012
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National Association of State Workforce Agencies, September 2011
Midwest Pension Conference, September 2011
St. Cloud Winter Institute, March 2011
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Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, November 2010
Bremer Governance Conference, October 2010
Minnesota Economics Association, October 2010
Public Pension Financial Forum Annual Conference, September 2010
Business Law Institute, May 2010 & April 2009
National Labor Market Information Conference (BLS), May 2010
Sensible Land Use Coalition, January 2010
Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, January 2010
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Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, November 2009
Minnesota Association of School Business Officials, Fall Conference, November 2009
Education for Global Learning (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities), November 2009
Bankruptcy Institute, October 2009
Financial Services Professional Association, September 2009
Association for Strategic Planning, September 2009
Minnesota Trucking Association, August 2009
Institute of Internal Auditors, June 2009
North Dakota Jump$tart Coalition, April 2009
HealthPartners Symposium, April 2009
Society of Professional Journalists, March 2009
Urban Currents, March 2009
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