Javier Silva
About Javier Silva
Javier Silva is the Senior Associate Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2016. He focuses on community and economic development, addressing issues such as access to capital and affordable housing.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Javier Silva has served as Senior Associate Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2016. In this role, he focuses on community and economic development issues, working with a variety of stakeholders such as community organizations, universities, and government officials. He is responsible for outreach and implementing community economic development programming, particularly in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Silva also organizes Regional Visits for the Federal Reserve Bank's president, enhancing engagement with local communities.
Education and Expertise
Javier Silva holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Western Connecticut State University, where he studied from 1988 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis from Georgetown University, completing his studies from 1996 to 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in community and economic development, with a focus on various issues including access to capital and affordable housing.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve
Before his current role, Javier Silva worked as an Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 2006 to 2013. During this time, he gained experience in community economic development and contributed to various initiatives. His responsibilities included outreach efforts and the implementation of programming aimed at enhancing economic conditions in underserved regions.
Community Development Initiatives
Javier Silva has worked on a range of community development issues, including impact investing, the EB-5 visa program, workforce development, and foreclosure prevention. He has also focused on corporate social responsibility and conducted small business surveys. His work emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders to address economic challenges and promote sustainable development.
Hunger Fellow Experience
Prior to joining the Federal Reserve, Javier Silva served as a Hunger Fellow. His field placement was at La Fondita de Jesus in Santurce, Puerto Rico, where he engaged directly with community needs. Additionally, he had a policy placement at Prosperity Now in Washington, DC, which further enriched his understanding of economic policy and community support systems.