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Adrienne Smith

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Senior Vice President, Research at Opportunity Finance Network
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

As Senior Vice President of Research at Opportunity Finance Network, Adrienne Smith leads the organizations research strategy to build knowledge for the CDFI industry. Her career progressed from academia, as an Assistant Professor of Political Science, to applied social and economic policy research at Abt Associates. She holds a PhD from Emory University.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Research
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities

Topics Adrienne cares about

CDFI Research
Leads OFN's research agenda and co-hosts the annual CDFI Research Symposium to connect researchers with practitioners.
Economic Opportunity
Her work focuses on expanding economic opportunity in communities underserved by mainstream finance through data-driven research and analysis.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Senior Vice President, Research
Opportunity Finance Network
6-2019 - 4-2021
Senior Associate (Social & Economic Policy Division)
Abt Associates
8-2015 - 6-2019
Associate/Scientist (Social & Economic Policy Division)
Abt Associates
8-2012 - 7-2015
Assistant Professor, Political Science
University of Tennessee
8-2005 - 5-2012
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
Emory University
In the press

Media appearances

Opportunity Finance Network: It takes more than money to serve the underserved. Featured in Fed Communities
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New OFN Research Looks at Effects of CDFI Fund FA Awards. Featured in Opportunity Finance Network Blog
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Emory University
Master of Arts - MA
Emory University
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