Aurora Swanson
About Aurora Swanson
Aurora Swanson is a Budget Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, where she has worked since 2008. She holds multiple master's degrees in Applied Economics, Natural Resources, Leadership and Sustainability, and Economics.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Aurora Swanson has been employed at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) as a Budget Analyst since 2008. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing budgetary and economic issues to provide Congress with objective, nonpartisan information. Her work involves evaluating the financial implications of proposed legislation and assisting in the development of budgetary policies.
Education and Expertise
Aurora Swanson holds multiple advanced degrees in economics and related fields. She earned a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she studied from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources, Leadership, and Sustainability from Virginia Tech, studying from 2013 to 2015. She also completed her MA in Economics at The University of Texas at San Antonio from 1999 to 2001.
Previous Experience at Freddie Mac
Before joining the Congressional Budget Office, Aurora Swanson worked at Freddie Mac as the Director of Analytics from 2006 to 2008. In this position, she led analytical efforts to support the organization’s objectives, focusing on data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
Background
Aurora Swanson has a strong academic background in economics and sustainability. Her education spans several institutions, where she focused on applied economics and natural resource management. This diverse educational foundation has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their application in public policy.