who enjoy fishing, Lightning hockey games and family time with their two boys, Sergei and Seely. 2 p.m. Tampa’s Exponential Growth Tampa has experienced exponential growth, spurred by the pandemic, and in this session we’ll gain a better understanding of the impact this growth has had on the city, its services and its residents. Dr. Lucia Farriss Senior Director of Research, Analytics and
Public Policy, Tampa Bay Partnership Dr. Lucia Farriss is the senior director of research, analytics and public policy at the Tampa Bay Partnership. Prior to joining the Tampa Bay Partnership, Dr. Farriss worked for the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth
Institute as the Interim Research Manager and Research Project Manager. She was responsible for performing both quantitative and qualitative analysis on various grant-funded projects, including economic impact modeling of energy transitions across the country. She collaborated with industry leaders to promote green technology development in the manufacturing sector. In addition to her research, Dr. Farriss also has 20 years of higher education experience, teaching for various Tampa Bay colleges and universities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has taught economics for the University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, and Saint Leo University, where she more recently served as Assistant Professor of Economics. She holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in Economics from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in International Economic Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has published research in economic development and migration, and her research interests revolve around inclusive economic growth and economic opportunity.
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