The Sadie Collective Annual Conference – A Professional Development Opportunity

Posted in Undergrad Opportunities

Posted on 6/10/2025: We’re excited to share that The Sadie Collective Annual Conference Symposium will take place in person on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at The Urban Institute in Washington, D.C. This conference is a unique opportunity for students—interested in economics, data science, policy, and related fields—to engage with professionals, explore career pathways, and access meaningful mentorship and recruitment opportunities.

About the Conference:

Furthering the legacy of Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander, The Sadie Collective is on a mission to open access to the next generation of leaders in economics and related fields. The Annual Conference, now in its 6th year, is an in-person event that brings together students, professionals, and recruiters to connect, learn, and grow.

📍 Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
📍 Location: The Urban Institute, Washington, D.C.

Conference Highlights for Students: 

🤝 Networking with like-minded peers and trailblazers in economics, policy, and related fields
📣 Keynote Discussion with Dr. Daryl Fairweather, author of just-released ‘Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work’, together with David Wessel from the Brookings Institution
📈 Research presentations from Sadie Collective community members
📝 Interactive professional development workshop hosted by J-PAL
💼 In-person access to recruiters from top organizations looking for rising talent
🙌🏿 Reconnecting with community to build, recharge, and reimagine the future together

🎯 Confirmed Recruiters Include:

Bates White Economic Consulting

Brookings Institution

CornerStone Partners

Cornerstone Research

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

RAND Corporation

Resources for the Future

Towson University Master’s in Analytics Program

The Urban Institute

& More!

🎟️ Early bird tickets are just $25 for current university students — and they’re going fast!

👉 Reserve your spot now

This is a valuable opportunity for your students to gain exposure to career paths they may not otherwise encounter, while building skills and connections in a supportive and empowering environment. We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your students or relevant student groups.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We hope to welcome your students to this inspiring and impactful event!

All the best,

Emily Gullickson

Emily Gullickson (she/her)
Head of Programs and Strategy,The Sadie Collective 
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www.sadiecollective.org