CV

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Economic Analyst and Program Director

Experienced researcher with 15 years of background in advising government and industry on global markets and policy. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research design with a focus on non-partisan, policy-relevant analysis. Results-driven project manager with strong record of on-time delivery. Proven history of effective stakeholder engagement, delivering high-quality reports and presentations.

Core Competencies

Economic Policy & Law * Economic Forecasting & Impact * Market Risk

Quantitative Analysis * Research Methods * Project Management * Government Contracting

Public Speaking * Data Collection & Management * Stakeholder Engagement

Professional Experience

RESEARCH SCIENTIST - CNA

2024-present. Washington, DC

FELLOW - Canada Institute and Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition, Wilson Center

2022-present. Washington, DC

Co-leads analysis of trade policy, development finance strategy, and economic security. Cultivates global partnerships with industry leaders, trade officials, and advocacy organizations across North America. Publishes reports and commentary for diverse audiences.

  • Presented original analysis of supply chain vulnerabilities across the US economy to industry associations and government agencies.

  • Authored reports on mobilizing private investment in global infrastructure for US Congress, private equity firms, and development lenders.

  • Secured private and public research funding through new, cross-national collaborations on investment law reform.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES - University of Arizona

2017-2024. Tucson, AZ

Directed research teams in areas of economic security, market risk, and investment law. Managed contracts with US government agencies and industry groups. Published non-partisan, policy-relevant research for academic and general audiences. Monitored and evaluated program performance.

  • Ensured 100% timely complete of 12 economic policy and law consulting contracts since 2020 on topics ranging from trade law reform to infrastructure investment.

  • Communicated research findings to public audiences by producing over 50 commentaries and reports for major global outlets, including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Hill.

  • Directed an interdisciplinary team in developing new measures of the trade’s environmental impact at the US-Mexico border, providing insights to government and industry in the Southwestern US and Northern Mexico.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - City College of New York

2014-2017. New York, NY

Conducted analysis of international trade disputes and their impact on policy and markets. Developed new models to assess global shocks to stock market performance. Trained research assistants and mentored junior faculty in research design. Conducted annual performance evaluations of junior faculty and administrative staff.  

  • Presented original research findings to diverse international audiences, encompassing academia, policy, and industry, through 30+ conference presentations and invited lectures.

  • Built an international, multidisciplinary team provide uniquely detailed assessments of trade and investment litigation, influencing reform conversations at major international economic organizations.

  • Created a joint JD/MIA degree program for up to two dozen law and international affairs students to prepare graduates for careers in the international legal community.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS as FELLOW at the Neihaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University and ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY at University College London

Education

PhD. Political Science (International Political Economy) - Emory University, Atlanta, GA. 2010.

MA. International Relations - University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. 2005.

BA. Political Science (major), Economics and English (minors) - NC State University, Raleigh, NC, 2003.

Skills

RESEARCH METHODS. Timeseries, maximum likelihood, survival analysis, experimental design, multi-level modeling, instrumental variables, survey writing, case studies, legal analysis.

SOFTWARE. Expert: Stata, Qualtrics, Adobe CC, Microsoft Office. Learning: R, Python, Tableau.