Ralph DeFranco

Ralph DeFranco is a Macro and Housing Economist with a robust background in risk management and predictive modeling. They earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where they also furthered their studies in econometrics, real analysis, economic history, and investments in 2021. Ralph has held leadership positions at various organizations, including Global Chief Economist at Arch Capital Services Inc and Senior Director at Arch Mortgage Insurance, where they focused on improving risk management and building econometric models. A popular presenter, they have shared insights at numerous conferences and webinars while also co-authoring a book on relational databases.