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Advisory Committees

Joyce Northwood

Senior Financial Economist Division of Insurance and Research, FDIC

Joyce Northwood joined the FDIC in 2012 as a Senior Financial Economist. Before arriving at the FDIC, she spent more than 20 years as an economist in various government agencies, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Small Business Administration, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. She has conducted research in the areas of bank account ownership, minimum wage, and immigration. Joyce received her PhD from American University in 2008. She also holds an MBA in Finance and a BA in Economics, both from the George Washington University.

Last Updated: October 24, 2022