LIFT² Symposium

LaVaughn Henry, Ph.D.

Lunch Keynote Speaker

Accomplished senior executive with 20+ years of diverse experience in the fields of business and macroeconomics, consulting/advisory services, interest rate risk and market risk modeling, and government affairs. Strong leader with an exceptional history of delivering resultsbased on entrepreneurial insight, analytical rigor, and knowledge of the financial policy environment. Acknowledged as an exceptional communicator with a keen ability to communicate complex economic concepts to a broad set of both lay and professional audiences. As Vice President and Senior Regional Officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, Dr. Henry serves as senior executive branch leader to 140+ employees operative in the banking supervision, cash management, law enforcement, facilities management,and community development. He also serves as senior regional representative of the Federal Reserve to external stakeholders including the branch Board of Directors, Business Advisory Councils, and industry, banking, and civic institutions. Dr. Henry conducts and publishes economic research in the areas of consumer finance and real estate markets.