Brianna Smith

Brianna Smith is a Senior Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, with experience in economic research focusing on Opportunity Zones and housing refinancing. Previously, Brianna served as a Research Assistant and an Intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where outreach efforts were made to small businesses for a national survey. As a University Assistant at Georgia State University, research projects emphasized environmental justice, analyzing effects of imagery on decision making, and reviewing historical EPA court hearing transcripts. Early roles included a Community Development and Policy Studies Internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, a Financial Literacy Instructor at Wealthy Habits, and support roles in a psychology research team at Georgia State University. Brianna holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Georgia State University, earned in 2020.