Estate Planning Council
Tuesday, October 5 meeting

Richmond: Challenges and Opportunities

The Speaker is Sonya Ravindranath Waddell
Vice President and Economist, Research,
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

This presentation will cover some of the challenges and opportunities that have faced and will face the Richmond metro area before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Waddell has responsibility for the Regional and Community Development research areas within the Research Department, including setting strategic direction for various data products, surveys, and other regional and local analysis. In addition, she directs the incorporation of regional information into FOMC policy preparation for the Richmond Fed. Her work involves analyzing economic trends, writing for a variety of publications, and presenting on regional and national economic conditions.