Belicia Rodriguez
About Belicia Rodriguez
Belicia Rodriguez is a Senior Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with a background in Economics and Mathematics from Emory University. She has experience in research, tutoring, and program assistance, and she plans to pursue a PhD in Economics, focusing on Microeconomics and Machine Learning.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Belicia Rodriguez has been serving as a Senior Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2021. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to the understanding of economic trends and policies. Her work involves analyzing data and applying economic theories to inform decision-making processes within the institution.
Previous Experience at Emory University
Belicia Rodriguez held multiple positions at Emory University, where she gained extensive research and tutoring experience. She worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Economics for both the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program in 2020 and the Scholarly Inquiry & Research Experience (SIRE) Program in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Program Assistant for the Emory Oral History Program and as a Peer Tutor in the Emory Pathways to Academic and Student Support (EPASS) program.
Education and Academic Background
Belicia Rodriguez earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics, with a minor in English, from Emory University, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Dwight-Englewood School, receiving her High School Diploma in 2017.
Research Interests and Projects
Belicia Rodriguez has a strong interest in Microeconomics and Machine Learning, with plans to pursue a PhD in Economics. During her time at Emory University, she collaborated on a project that applied traditional social network methods in research and another project that utilized natural language processing to analyze co-authorship networks. These projects reflect her commitment to integrating advanced analytical techniques in economic research.