Fiona Onyango is a Research & Analytics professional with years of experience spanning economic development, applied economics, quantitative research, financial services, and academia. Her work sits at the intersection of economic research, data analytics, forecasting, econometrics, and strategic decision-making.
As Director of Research & Analytics at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Fiona leads economic impact studies and develops research products that inform regional investment, policy, workforce, business recruitment, and economic development strategies. Her expertise spans applied econometrics, labor market and industry research, infrastructure and investment analysis, organizational metrics, and forecasting. She translates complex datasets and research findings into actionable insights, practical recommendations, research reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools for executives, business leaders, and public-sector stakeholders.
Fiona holds an M.S. in International & Development Economics, with a focus on econometrics and quantitative economics, and a B.S. in Economics. She is currently pursuing the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.