Dene Hurley

Dr. Dene Hurley serves as a Professor in the Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Economics at Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY), teaching statistics and economics courses. Her academic career includes prior roles as Director of Maritime Research at PIERS (New York) and economist positions at The Cadmus Group and Seychelles Ministry of Finance.

Education

• Ph.D. in Economics from Northeastern University
• MSc. in Development Studies/Economics from University of Bath, U.K.
• BSc. in Economics from City University, London, U.K.

Research Focus

Dr. Hurley's work centers on applied international finance (particularly Asia-U.S. trade dynamics) and labor market disparities affecting Hispanic workers and gender representation in leadership. Her methodological approach combines econometric modeling (ARDL, VAR) with demographic analysis, frequently utilizing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics datasets. She also pioneers quantitative pedagogy through the NICHE faculty development program.

Publication Analysis

Her 10 publications (2009-2018) reveal three dominant research streams: (1) International finance linkages (6 papers on U.S.-Asia treasury holdings and exchange rates), (2) Hispanic labor dynamics (3 papers on occupational injuries and buying power), and (3) Gender leadership studies (1 paper on CEO appointments). All employ advanced statistical techniques with strong policy implications for trade and workforce development.

Scientific Recognition

• No awards documented in source material

Academic Engagement

While doctoral advisees aren't listed, her 15+ conference presentations (including Eastern Economic Association and NNN conferences) demonstrate active scholarly exchange. She co-developed the NICHE quantitative reasoning curriculum with Wilder and Waring, indicating collaborative grant-like initiatives.

Research Infrastructure

Dr. Hurley utilizes Lehman's Bloomberg Lab for financial data analysis and co-founded the Numeracy Infusion Course for Higher Education (NICHE) consortium, which trains faculty in quantitative instruction across CUNY campuses through American Statistical Association partnerships.