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Our contributors start with data, then bring it to life by looking at what else is happening in the economy and society. The findings uncovered through this approach are making publications like Consumer Checkpoint required reading.
Liz is head of Bank of America Institute. Previously, she was head of Global Corporate Access at BofA Global Research. She has a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and an MBA from The Wharton School.
David is the senior economist at the Institute. Previously, he developed scenarios used by the bank in stress testing. He graduated from Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, where he studied economics.
Anna is an economist at the Institute. Prior to joining Bank of America in 2017, she earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a master's from Columbia University, both in economics.
Taylor is an analyst at Bank of America Institute. She joined the bank in 2019 and has a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Vanessa Cook is a vice president and content strategist for Bank of America Institute. Prior to joining in 2019, she led her own public relations firm. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
