Outlook 2020 | From Crisis to Opportunity
October 8, 2020 | Virtual via Zoom

Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Media Coverage
Economist: Regional Outlook Better For 2021
Greater Wilmington Business Journal
UNCW Economist Adam Jones Is Optimistic About 2021
WHQR
Organizations are coping with unprecedented disruptions, requiring leaders to better understand economic, industry and business trends. The Swain Center’s Economic OUTLOOK Conference will include presentations on both the national and regional economy, presented by Regional Economist and Department Chair for Finance & Economics, Adam Jones, Ph.D. We will then provide key strategies to aid your organization in moving From Crisis to Opportunity, including how leading firms are building resilience and agility during these challenging times. We’re excited to host keynote Lauren Sanfilippo, Vice President & Marketing Strategy Analyst at Bank of America, as well as our returning speaker, Abigail Dunne-Moses, Global Director at the Center for Creative Leadership.
Speakers:
Dr. Adam Jones
Regional Economist, Professor, and Department Chair for Economics and Finance at the Cameron School of Business.

Dr. Jones is the Regional Economist and Department Chair of Economics and Finance at the Cameron School of Business. Prior to joining the faculty, Dr. Jones worked with the Newton County Chamber of Commerce in Covington, GA. He has published in the Economic Development Quarterly, the Atlantic Economic Journal, and the Journal of Economics and Finance. His research is on local public finance and regional economics, with a focus on North Carolina issues and tax-base development. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia.
Abigail Dunne-Moses
Global Director, Center for Creative Leadership

Abigail has inspired leaders from across multiple industries. She often speaks on business transformation, personal development, organizational change and diversity. Abigail’s passion for global consulting is born out of her life and educational experiences on three continents, namely Africa, Europe, and America. Abigail attended Harvard University, where she received a B.A. and M.Ed. in Psychology.
Lauren Sanfilippo
Vice President & Marketing Strategy Analyst, Bank of America

Lauren Sanfilippo is a Vice President and Market Strategy Analyst for the Chief Investment Office (CIO) within Bank of America. In this role, she is responsible for the analysis of global economic and thematic market trends, in support of strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions supporting Bank of America Private Bank and Merrill. She is a regular contributor on the CIO Capital Market Outlook, Investment Insights, Thematic and FOCUS publications.
