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MQE Program Director - David N. DeJong, Ph.D.
David N. DeJong has returned to the faculty after having served in multiple leadership roles over the past 15 years.
As senior vice chancellor for business and operations, he oversaw Pitt’s central operational functions, including: facilities management; public safety and emergency management; planning, design and construction; real estate; business, hospitality and auxiliary services; and sustainability.
As vice chancellor of human resources, DeJong led the acquisition, retention, development and support of a diverse, highly qualified and high-performing workforce. He also oversaw the development and implementation of innovative and responsive human resources structures and programs. Within the office of the provost, DeJong worked to integrate academic planning with resource management, overseeing budget and space planning throughout the provost’s area and collaborating on strategic plans for academic and student life facilities.
DeJong joined the University in 1989 as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics within the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He was promoted to professor in 2001 and served as department chair from 2006 to 2010. He has also served as a visiting professor at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Vienna, Austria; Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Kiel, Germany.
DeJong’s research spans macroeconomics, econometrics and transition economics. He has published more than 40 journal articles and co-authored the book “Structural Macroeconometrics” (Princeton University Press, 2007 and 2011). His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and National Council for Eurasian and East European Research. DeJong has earned numerous awards and recognition for his achievements in teaching and research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Central College and Ph.D. in economics from the University of Iowa. DeJong is a board member of the Pauline Auberle Foundation, the 412 Youth Zone, and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.; he also served on the board of the UPMC Health Plan.
Faculty Instructor, Director of MQE Career Development - Anastasia (Stasia) Lopez
Anastasia “Stasia” Lopez is a Professional Development Faculty Instructor, Director of MQE Career Development and Recruitment and also the Economics Development Coordinator in the Department of Economics where she began her appointment in July 2022. In her role, she manages the career development and recruitment for MQE students, teaches ECON 0900 and career advises economics students, and facilitates professional development workshops and topics to the MQE students. Stasia is a, Certified Master of Career Services, a NACE-Certified Career Coach, an MBTI Certified Practitioner and a Certified Start Smart and Work Smart AAUW Salary Negotiation Facilitator.
MQE Admissions Advisor - Kathleen Eaton
Kathleen is the recruiter for the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics Program. Kathleen is a Pittsburgh native that is excited to recruit students for the University of Pittsburgh's Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MQE) Program. She is a professional recruiter with experience ranging from federal government to academia. Kathleen enjoys helping talented individuals identify and pursue their next great opportunity and is deeply passionate about promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of work and daily life. Kathleen welcomes the opportunity to connect, so please feel free to reach out at KME114@pitt.edu!
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