The Fellowship Program is a unique initiative designed to support the academic success of research economists in the early stages of their careers. Our 2024 fellows are Stephanie Johnson (left) and Oliko Vardishvili (right).
Center for Advancing Women in Economics (AWE)
Our mission is to champion diverse perspectives in economic research and policymaking by mentoring and connecting women1 and promoting their high-quality research.
The Richmond Fed Center for Advancing Women in Economics (AWE)1 seeks to champion diverse perspectives in economic research and policymaking by mentoring and connecting women in the field, particularly those working in topics relevant to the mission of the Federal Reserve System.
In addition to an annual fellowship program, the Center regularly shares career development opportunities like conferences and mentorship and networking events to help junior economists grow in the field. The Center also highlights research of economists at all career stages as a source of learning and inspiration.
To learn more about the Center and its mission, contact the Center’s leadership with questions.
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The term “women” as used by the Center for Advancing Women in Economics is intended to include anyone identifying as a woman or as nonbinary.
Featured
Learn more about Mayara Felix, an Assistant Professor of Economics and Global Affairs at Yale University. Felix’s research is in trade and development, with a special focus on policies that affect firms and the market power they might command over workers or consumers.
In this video, economist Natalia Ramondo, Professor of Economics at Boston University, discusses her research and her journey towards becoming an economist, including her proudest moments and advice to those entering the economics field.
Resources
Search our directory of Ph.D. women economists conducting academic and policy-related research as part of the Federal Reserve System.
Hear from prominent economists as they share their research, experiences and valuable advice for those starting their careers in economics.
Discover the contributions and emerging research of these rising stars in the field of economics who have presented their work at the Richmond Fed.
Discover a range of mentoring and networking programs specifically designed to foster collaboration and growth among women economists.
Explore and attend research conferences that spotlight the contributions of women in economics.
In this episode of Speaking of the Economy, Marina Azzimonti and Arantxa Jarque discuss the Center's recent launch and the need for such an organization within the economics profession.
Data on Women in Economics
A recent study conducted by the Richmond Fed's new Center for Advancing Women in Economics sheds light on the current state of gender diversity in the profession.
The original data from the study about the Feds is compared to data about academia collected by CSWEP.
Center Leadership
Marina Azzimonti
Director
Arantxa Jarque
Associate Director
Fellowship Program
Urvi Neelakantan
Fellowship Program Lead
Felipe F. Schwartzman
Senior Economist
Stephanie Johnson
Fellow
Oliko Vardishvili
Fellow
Additional Information
External Resources or Programs
American Economic Association-CSWEP (US)
CWEC Home (Canada)
Women in Economics in LAC (Latin America and Caribbean)
Women in Economics | CEPR (EU)
UK Women in Economics Network: Royal Economic Society (UK)
Women in Economics Podcast Series by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The resources and opportunities featured in this section may be of interest to those in the field of economics. Our reference to these organizations is meant to inform and is not an endorsement of their mission or services by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond or the Federal Reserve System.