2023 Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields

The Sadie Collective is developing the next generation of leaders in economics and related fields, furthering the legacy of Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander. We hope to dismantle barriers, forge pathways to success, and foster inclusive excellence.

The Sadie Collective

SACE 2023 turns its eyes to the future with curated programming for advancing Black women in careers in economics and related fields.

Urban Institute

<h2>L﻿ooking Forward: Our Increasingly Digital World</h2>The Sadie Collective is back and better than ever! In our fifth annual conference, the Sadie Collective turns her eyes to the future. What does a future which centers the collective look like? How will the growth of technology intersect with economics and inevitably impact our future economists, policy makers, and communities? How can we best prepare for a rapidly changing future, and carve a seat at the table and in some cases, create our own? <h3>D﻿o not miss this unique in-person experience! Space is limited, get your tickets ASAP!</h3><h3></h3>A note about our registration process - our process is a bit lengthy to ensure that we can curate the best conference experience for you and for our reporting purposes to generous donors who make this once in a lifetime conference experience possible.Please note the following about how your data will be used as your privacy is very important to us at the Sadie Collective. Because of this, we promise the following:<ul><li>We will use your information to connect you with mentors and opportunities in the field if you give us your permission.</li><li>We will use your information to create programs that cater to your needs as a member of the Collective community. </li><li>We will not sell your data.</li><li>You can choose to remove your information at any time. Just contact us at info@sadiecollective.org.</li><li>Your data will be anonymized if used for any type of reporting. </li></ul>R﻿EFUND POLICYB﻿y buying a ticket I understand that I am holding a spot so reservations for this event are nonrefundable. If I am unable to attend I understand that I can transfer to a friend.

C﻿OVID-19 Guidance and RestrictionsProof of COVID-19 vaccination, including one booster shot, is required to attend this event in-person. Please be prepared to show proof of your vaccinations in advance of coming to the event and as well upon arrival. Masking may be required at this event.

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<h2>A﻿genda Outline</h2><aside>F﻿inal Agenda will be available digitally. </aside><h2>February 17, 2023 Day 1 | Urban Institute</h2>9:00 AM Breakfast and Registration 9:30 AM Opening Remarks &amp; Welcome9:50 AM Keynote Address: Banking on Black Women: The Opportunity of NowBlack women have historically been financially underserved. However, with the emergence of the cashless economy due to the pandemic and financial technology, the opportunity to create our own table without permission is now.​10:20 AM Break10:30 AM Shaping Our Future: Policy, Trade, and Our Digital RealityChat and discuss policies/data, trade in a digital world, and its impact on marginalized communities (most especially Black women) with insight from USTR11:15 AM Climate Change, Economics, and the Black CommunityWill this truly be the coldest summer of the rest of our lives? How do rising temperatures and sea levels impact the Black community? How has the history of housing impacted economic opportunities for Black Americans? Join environmental justice pioneer Dorecta Taylor to discuss these questions and more as we discuss climate change, economics, and the Black community.12:00 PM Lunch​1:00 PM Quantifying Harm: Economic Research on Social Harm ReductionThis workshop will offer attendees hard skills on data collection and disaggregation. Our workshop leads will offer their advice on how to collect and interpret data that truly reflects the reality of the populations tested.​1:00 PM Navigating Higher Education as an Economic Major and BeyondThis panel is geared towards those who are our high school attendees, curious about what college as a social science major can look like. Beyond that the panel will bring first hand knowledge from PhD students as well. Join this session to get your burning questions answered!2:00 PM Bridging the Gap: Kickstarting Your Financial Journey to Generational WealthDiscuss and demonstrate the reality of building generational wealth, spotting untrustworthy money making plans, and having a cultural discourse around working towards creating the future you deserve.2:00 PM Professional Development: Empowerment through MentorshipFocus and discuss ways in which to empower and progress in respectives careers and fields, as well as the importance of meaningful mentorship.3:00 PM Career FairMeet recruiters from Brookings Institutions Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Goldman Sachs, FRBC, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Urban Institute, Penta, FRBoG, FRBC, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Stanford University, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mathematica, African Center for Economic Transformation, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Peterson Institute for International Economic, Treasury3:00 PM Headshot SessionAs you network and appreciate the research presentations, come by one of our booths to receive a professional headshot.<h2>February 18, 2023 Day 2 | Urban Institute</h2>9:00 AM Breakfast and Check-In 9:00 AM What's New Sadie?: Business RoundtableAn open session to hear updates (Board, Mission, feedback) on all things Sadie Collective from our Sadie Collective board and other members of the Sadie community.9:30 AM A Word from Our SponsorsThis will serve a welcome and an opportunity to hear from one of our sponsors and the work they are doing with Sadie. 9:45 AM Fireside Chat: The Black AgendaOff the heels of the release of her book, "The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions For a Broken System", Sadie co-founder, Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman sits down with Executive Director, Bola Olaniyan to discuss the possibilities when it comes to enacting meaningful change in the world of economics and technology.10:30 AM Break 10:40 AM Automation &amp; Growth in a Pandemic: What Does This Mean for Minority Workers?The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated trends in automation as many employers seek to save on labor costs amid widespread illness, increased worker leverage, and market pressures to onshore supply chains. What and what is at risk? How will automation impact pre-existing structural issues around racial inequality? What is the potential interplay of automation with recent developments in artificial intelligence?11:30 AM Black Women and the New World OrderErikan Obotetukudo breaks down the future of economic, technology, and cultural trends with Black women at the center.12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Getting Ahead of the Curve: Tech and Growth in AfricaAfrica is a hub for human innovation and may very well grow to be a leader in our increasingly digital world. In this panel, we invite policy makers and entrepreneurs to discuss their experiences with investments and business growth on the continent, and how digital money exchange shapes their work.2:00 PM The Future of Work: Labor Economics in an Increasingly Digital WorldWith more and more companies offering long term or even permanent remote work options, office dynamics and social expectations are shifting. How do the remote and hybrid workplaces impact Black women’s experiences with the conduct evaluations, code switching, and respectability politics that were so prevalent before COVID-19? In this session, Sadie members will gain information and perspective that can help them choose which work model is best for them.2:10 PM Break &amp; Poster Session2:30 PM Black Women Drive the DMV: A Report on Economic Mobility and OutcomesThis session highlights an ambitious yet necessary research project led by The Sadie Collective and Black Women's Roundtable (BWR). With a generous investment from JP Morgan Chase Philanthropy, The Sadie Collective and BWR set forth to collect and present data-driven research of how Black women faring in the Capital region and what factors have impacted their economic status.3:20 PM Closing Remarks3:30 PM Mentorship RoundtableDuring the mentorship roundtable, conference attendees will meet with pre-assigned mentors for an intimate discussion on personal and professional growth and development. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and bond with mid- and senior level professionals currently working in fields of interest to them.6:00 PM Awards Night CeremonyWe close the conference weekend with a celebratory event to honor all of the Black women and allies who have contributed to The Sadie Collective and furthered the mission. Our members have selected phenomenal women who have made an impact in economics, public policy, finance, tech to be this year's awardees. Come dressed to impress in cocktail attire and help us celebrate!

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