Work Experience

• Senior Lead Economist / Wells Fargo / July 2021 – present

  Developed macroeconomic and policy-sensitivity models to assess regional and sectoral impacts of rate, labor, and housing shocks, integrating econometric forecasting with spatial analysis for actionable policy and business insights. Led cross-functional scenario-design initiatives aligning macroeconomic forecasts with stress-testing and capital planning, ensuring model consistency, transparency, and policy relevance across finance and research functions.

• Economic Consultant / Wells Fargo / Nov 2016 – July 2021

  Provided model oversight for CRE, regional, international, and macroeconomic forecasting models developed by the Corporate Economics Group (CEG), supporting CECL and CCAR regulatory requirements. Led performance monitoring for 4,000+ published forecasts, conducted data vintage reviews, sensitivity analyses, impact assessments, and communicated results with downstream risk and loss forecasting teams.

• Senior Economist / Alward Institute for Collaborative Science / Sept 2014 – Nov 2016

  Specialized in economic impact analysis, statistical modeling, and spatial analytics using tools such as IMPLAN, ArcGIS, Stata, and Excel; delivered actionable insights on regional trade, housing, and supply chain dynamics. Led research and authored reports on high-profile topics, including the economic impacts of the EB-5 Immigration Program, hurricane damage losses, and housing authority programs. Managed project delivery strategy and client communications; provided customer training and end-to-end project management for the Institute’s consulting engagements.

• Regional Economist / IMPLAN Group LLC / Jan 2013 – Dec 2014

  Specialized in economic impact assessments and statistical modeling to support policy analysis, program evaluation, and workforce development strategies. Led research and product development for innovative data tools leveraging the IMPLAN system of regional input-output accounts. Managed the company’s economic impact consulting and reporting service, including project delivery, client engagement, and custom analysis.

• International Economist / Int’l Development Finance Corporation / March 2012 – Jan 2013

  Analyzed the economic impact of OPIC’s overseas investments and ensured compliance with lending and regulatory policies through data collection, reporting, and site-level monitoring. Conducted international travel to assess project outcomes and compliance on-site.