Jessie Azong
About Jessie Azong
Jessie Azong is a Research Associate at the Center for Women in Politics and Policy and an Associate Lecturer in Economics at UMass Boston, where she focuses on women's economic security and the wage gap. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Stirling and has extensive experience in research design and data analysis.
Work at UMass Boston
Currently, Jessie Azong serves as a Research Associate at the Center for Women in Politics and Policy and as an Associate Lecturer in Economics at UMass Boston. Since 2016, she has been involved in research focused on women's economic security, particularly examining the wage gap and the early care and education workforce. In her role, she assists in the development of research design and coordinates all data collection. Additionally, she teaches microeconomics to undergraduate students, contributing to their understanding of economic principles.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Azong has an extensive educational background in economics and finance. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Stirling, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Glasgow in 2008, and a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Buea, completed in 2004. Her academic training supports her research focus on women's economic issues and her teaching responsibilities.
Background
Before her current position at UMass Boston, Jessie Azong worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in economics and business operations. She served as a Managing Partner at Mindset Resource Consulting from 2010 to 2012, overseeing business operations and contracts. Additionally, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at Glasgow Caledonian University from 2013 to 2015, where she supported the academic development of students. Earlier in her career, she was a Branch Manager at Starcredit Srl in Italy from 2005 to 2007.
Research Focus
Jessie Azong conducts research on critical issues related to women's economic security. Her work includes a focus on the wage gap and the early care and education workforce, areas that are vital for understanding economic disparities. She coordinates and manages studies related to pay equity initiatives and designs data analysis plans for various research projects. This research aims to inform policies and practices that support women's economic empowerment.