Faculty
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Degree: M.S. in International Relations, M.S. in Economics, and Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia Tech
Current Job: Academic ProfessionalDr. U advises the GT Econ Club, adapts open source textbooks, and helps students learn to be kinder to themselves and others when things get "messy and tough."
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Degree: Ph.D. in International Business Economics from The University of Chicago
Current Job: Professor of EconomicsAfter spending decades in business schools, Professor Ries says she came to Georgia Tech because "I saw the coming developments in economics as happening when economists confronted problems in innovation and technology."
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Degree: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Current Job: Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor Cici McNamara researches how policies influence the demand and supply of health care and the impacts changes have on market and patient outcomes. In her free time, she loves going out to movies at Atlanta's many theaters.
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Degree: Ph.D. in Economics and Environmental Science & Policy, Michigan State University
Current Job: Assistant Professor in the School of EconomicsAssistant Professor Dylan Brewer uses insights from economics to improve environmental outcomes. In his research, he asks: 'How can we turn the environment into an asset?'
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Degree: Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Current Job: Assistant Professor in the School of EconomicsAssistant Professor Karen Yan shares her inspiration for pursuing economics, her advice for students interested in the field, and much more.
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Degree: M.S. in Economics from the University of Colorado, Denver, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Arizona
Current Job: Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor Max Rosenthal seeks bridge the gap between theory and data in microeconomics.
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Degree: Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A&M University
Current Job: Assistant ProfessorPineda-Torres researches topics related to women's and teenagers' welfare, such as the health and economic implications of access to reproductive healthcare.
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Degree: Ph.D., University of Southern California
Current Job: Associate Professor and Director of Doctoral ProgramsShemyakina's research explores the short- and long-term effects of armed conflict.
Student
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Degree: Third-year economics major with a certificate in finance
Econ Club President Ben Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, minor in Computational Data Analysis
Cade chose Georgia Tech because he was excited for the opportunity to be a part of the next wave of economists and social science researchers who are finding new ways to infuse the data-driven technologies of the past decade.
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Degree: Fifth-year economics and industrial engineering major
Fifth-year student Denis Schwirtz shares why he chose to study economics, how he overcame challenges as an international student, and what he hopes to do with his degrees after graduation.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics, B.S. in Mathematics
Undergraduate student Jacob Aguirre is completing a dual degree in economics and mathematics in only two and a half years! In his student profile, he shares the importance of getting involved on campus and what he plans to do in the future.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics and International Affairs
Kaylin wants to create an economic reform in the fields of the future, specifically in the intersection of the climate crisis, social enterprise, and income inequality.
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Degree: MS in Economics
Nupur Kothari hopes to use her MS in Economics to work at an impact investment/impact consulting firm and help channel capital to social entrepreneurs in grassroots organizations.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics, B.S. in Mathematics
Rupkatha Banerjee, president of the GT ODE economics honor society, reflects on her experience in the School of Economics and shares her advice for new students and goals for the future.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, minor in Spanish
Sarah chose Georgia Tech because of its reputation as one of the top universities in the nation. Sarah sought the opportunity to immerse herself in STEM courses and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.
Alumni
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Degree: B.S. Economics and International Affairs, 2011
Current Job: Head of Commercial Operations at Speakap in Amsterdam, the NetherlandsHenke shares how she helps businesses scale and grow and what she learned from moving her career to the Netherlands.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, B.S. Business Administration
Current Job: Co-Founder and CEO, MaxRewardsAnik Khan is the co-founder and CEO of MaxRewards, an app to help people maximize credit card rewards, cash back, and benefits.
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Degree: B.S. Economics 2019, Minor in Public Policy, Certificate in Finance
Current Job: Pursuing Master of Public Administration at the University of PennsylvaniaAladesanmi shares his passion for public service and his best advice for students and alumni interested in pursuing a career in the field.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, 2019
Current Job: Research Associate, Health Economics and Analytics LabSessa hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics and become a full-time researcher and professor.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, M.S. International Affairs, 2003
Current Job: Co-founder, Equilibria Group, Inc.Weerasinghe works as a commercial analyst and co-founded a technology company.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, 2008
Current Job: Olympian and Motivational SpeakerOlympian, econ alumna, and cancer survivor Chaunté Lowe is using her platform for good.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, 2010
Current Job: Senior VP, Home Equity Pricing Strategy and Value Management Leader at Truist Bank in AtlantaCurran says “a strong background in statistics and analytics has set me up well in my career in pricing and economics.”
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Degree: B.S. Economics, 2001
Current Job: General Counsel for eProdigy Financial, LLCSamon serves as General Counsel for eProdigy Financial, LLC, which is involved in alternative finance for small businesses.
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Degree: B.S. Economics and B.S. Industrial Engineering, 2006, M.S. Analytics 2019, MBA 2021
Current Job: Manager, Product Management at Macy's Technology in Johns CreekChan works in the supply chain space at Macy's, where he focuses on distribution systems such as transportation, warehousing, and shipping.
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Degree: Ph.D. in Economics, 2022
Current Job: Model Analyst at CitiGroup in NYCZhu is a mondel analyst at CitiGroup, where he works with businesses across the globe.
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Degree: Ph.D. Economics, 2020
Current Job: Assistant Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyMao studies the interplay between socioeconomic status and genetic factors to better understand health outcomes in the aging minority population.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, 2008
Current Job: Finance Director at Allstate Insurance Corporation in Chicago, ILMiller shares how he found his job as a Finance Director at Allstate and why he's passionate about the work.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, B.S. Mathematics, 2019
Current Job: Pursuing an M.S. in Education at West Chester UniversityPinto says his economics education helps him make informed decisions about his future practice.
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Degree: B.S. Economics and International Affairs
Current Job: Senior Security Program Manager at Hinge Health"Hearing feedback almost daily — stories of customers who can now walk without pain, dance with their loved ones, or travel independently — connects the dots between my efforts and the real-world difference we're making," Ajimotokin says.
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Degree: B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering and B.S. Economics, 2004, M.S. Industrial Engineering, 2006
Current Job: Vice President - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science Team at Genpact, Costa RicaUrbina shares what he's learned from his experience as Vice President of the AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science Team at Genpact Costa Rica and his work in Costa Rican politics.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, 2009
Current Job: Field Coordinator at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in South SudanRashid supports the establishment, construction, and promotion of sustainable community infrastructure and services.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, 2019
Current Job: Research Associate, Health Economics and Analytics LabSantavicca says his goal is “to improve lives through analytics and contributions to literature in the spheres of economics and health policy.”
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Degree: B.S. in Global Economics and Modern Languages
Current Job: Project Manager, RMO Team for Project Compass at Warner Bros. Discovery, Founder & CEO of Rue’s Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc in Atlanta, GA and the North GA mountains.In her spare time away from her work as a project manager at Warner Bros. Discovery, this Econ alum runs an animal rescue she founded with her husband in the North Georgia mountains.
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Degree: B.S. Economics
Current Job: Senior Vice President at USI Insurance Services in AtlantaO'Neal is the 2023 School of Economics Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
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Degree: B.S. International Affairs, 1994, M.S. Economics, 1996
Current Job: Analytics Team Leader, Product Organization at Cox Communications in AtlantaAs the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics (BASE), Wendy says her goal is to encourage more interaction between alumni, faculty, and current students.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, 2021
Current Job: Senior Analyst, Revenue Management at Delta Air LinesMiller works on the Pricing and Revenue Management team at Delta Air Lines, where she manages baggage strategy.
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Degree: B.S. Global Economics and Modern Languages, M.S. in Global Media and Cultures
Current Job: Associate Project Manager at the Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation InstituteThrough her time at Ivan Allen College, “I learned to be a global citizen, which helped me broaden my views, be less biased, and be more creative with my career,” Lin said.