St. Louis Fed Set to Host 2024 Women in Economics Symposium

ST. LOUIS — Registration is now open for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Women in Economics Symposium on April 4. Tailor-made for college students and educators, Women in Economics Symposium: Our Past, Present and Future will focus on the career paths of women in the field of economics. The symposium is an in-person and virtual event.

“In addition to celebrating the contributions of ground-breaking women economists, our symposium is about highlighting the role women are currently playing in the profession and future opportunities,” said Mary Clare Peate, St. Louis Fed senior economic education specialist. “From job and research opportunities to networking and career strategies, our dynamic speakers will share impactful information with those in attendance.”

Featured presenters include:

• Gov. Adriana Kugler, Federal Reserve Board Governors (keynote speaker)
• Oksana Leukhina, economic policy advisor, St. Louis Fed (keynote speaker)
• Kendall Ruber, data scientist, Yum Brands
• Anne Winkler, professor, University of Missouri – St. Louis
• Yaa Opoku-Agyeman, economist, Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Meaghan Crowley, senior manager, Treasury Capital Markets, Salesforce Inc.
• Ashley Stewart, research assistant, St. Louis Fed
• Cecilia Diaz-Campo, assistant professor, Washington University in St. Louis
• Mallika Pung, labor economist, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Bonnie Wilson, associate professor, Saint Louis University

Welcome:

• First Vice President and COO Kathleen O’Neill, St. Louis Fed 

Introduction:

• President and CEO Alberto Musalem, St. Louis Fed

When: 4-8 p.m. CDT on April 4.

Location: St. Louis Fed, One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Mo.

Registration Link: Click here to register.

The St. Louis Fed also produces the Women in Economics Podcast Series. With more than 60 episodes and growing, the series features discussions with notable professionals in the field of economics.