Katya Smirnova is a seasoned professional with significant experience in economics, currently serving as a Principal at Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) since March 2007, and has held positions as Senior Associate and Associate within the same organization. Prior to this, Katya Smirnova gained valuable experience as an intern at OTIS Elevator in late 2005. Education includes a Master's degree in Economics from Northeastern University, where studies were completed from 2004 to 2006, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Linguistics from St. Petersburg State University, earned between 1999 and 2003.