Ligia Vado

Ligia Vado is a highly experienced economist currently serving as a Senior Economist at America's Credit Unions since January 2021, with additional experience at Credit Union National Association until January 2024. Previously, Vado held academic positions as an Associate Professor at Universidad Thomas More and as a Visiting Research Economist at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Vado's industry experience includes insights and analytics at CUNA Mutual Group, where Ligia led technology development projects, and quantitative analysis for the World Bank Group, focusing on disaster risk financing and agricultural insurance. Vado's extensive research background spans several institutions, including North Carolina State University and Texas Tech University, with a strong foundation in statistical and machine learning techniques. Ligia Vado holds a PhD in Economics from North Carolina State University, alongside master's degrees from Texas Tech University and North Carolina State University, and a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from Thomas More University.