Joseph A Firschein

Joseph A Firschein is an Adjunct Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, where he teaches graduate courses in community development policy, public management, and corporate social responsibility. He holds a concurrent high-level position at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, bringing extensive real-world policy experience into the classroom.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology, Stanford University
• Masters in Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy
• MBA in Finance, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

His research and teaching interests center on community development finance, impact investing, and public sector management. With decades of experience in federal policy institutions, his work bridges academic theory and practical implementation in economic and community development policy.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided text, his professional contributions reflect deep engagement with policy design, particularly in the areas of financial regulation, community reinvestment, and equitable access to credit and banking services.

Professional Recognition & Service:

• Board member of several nonprofit community development and policy organizations

Advising and Grants: No formal advisees or grants are mentioned in the provided text. However, his leadership roles involve mentoring teams and shaping national policy, effectively guiding institutional strategies in community development.

Labs and Teams: He leads the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) policy team and oversees the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team at the Federal Reserve Board’s Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA), playing a central role in shaping bank merger reviews and community investment regulations.