Justin Vélez-Hagan Joins CAAB's Board of Directors
Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) is delighted to announce that Justin Vélez-Hagan has joined CAAB's Board of Directors.
Justin Vélez-Hagan is an economic policy analyst, appointed researcher at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, adjunct professor of economics, founder and president of The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, and author.
Mr. Vélez-Hagan most recently wrote The Common Sense behind Basic Economics (Lexington Books, 2015), but also contributes to academic and national news publications including Forbes, Fox News, Politico, The Hill, among others while also appearing on Fox News, BBC World News, and Fox Business Network to discuss contemporary economic policy issues. He also serves on several national organization’s boards to enhance economic opportunities in under-resourced and military veteran communities.
Vélez-Hagan received his BS in Finance from the University of Louisville, an MBA from Arizona State University, and will complete his PhD in Macroeconomic Policy at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in 2017. Vélez-Hagan is a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
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