Waterloo alum Jennifer Lee (BA ’91) named among 73 economists to follow in 2026
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Jennifer Lee (BA ’91), Senior Economist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets, outlines six lessons for handling economic uncertainty. Focus Economics listed her among 73 economists to watch in 2026; she also advances financial literacy through media and talks.
Jennifer Lee (BA ’91) has built a three-decade career at BMO Capital Markets, combining market analysis with public outreach. Waterloo’s profile highlights six practical lessons she applies—curiosity, scenario planning, diversification, monitoring employment, asking questions and seeking varied perspectives—to navigate economic change. Focus Economics listed her among 73 economists to follow in 2026. Lee also promotes financial literacy through media appearances and talks. Her trajectory exemplifies a Canadian-educated graduate achieving sectoral influence, offering an example of career paths available to alumni of Canadian universities.
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