Webinars

Ryan Nunn

Ryan leads applied research in Community Development and Engagement at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. His team works to supply policymakers and practitioners with evidence that can inform decision making and improve outcomes for low- and moderate-income communities.

Before coming to the Bank, Ryan was a fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution and policy director for the Hamilton Project. Prior to that, Ryan was an economist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Ryan’s work has focused on analysis of labor market trends and institutions. He has published research in journals including Labour Economics, the European Economic Review, and the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. In 2024, he served as a senior economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Ryan received his undergraduate degree in economics from Case Western Reserve University and his Ph.D. in public policy and economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Hue Nguyen

Hue Nguyen serves as the Community Affairs Officer for the Bank and leads the work of the Community Development and Engagement Division’s policy team to inform policy discussions through research-based insights on issues affecting low- and moderate-income communities and tribal nations.

Hue has extensive experience facilitating community engagement and leading policy teams in both the executive and legislative branches in Minnesota state government. Hue has spent over 20 years working on public policies in the areas of housing, education, and taxation. Prior to coming to the Bank in 2023, she served as a director of government affairs at Target Corporation. She is also active on several community and statewide boards.

Hue holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from the University of Minnesota.