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Samantha Kappagoda was Invited to Speak at the University of Toronto
Samantha Kappagoda was invited to speak at the University of Toronto on January 19, 2022. She addressed the attendees on leadership in an international context. Samantha Kappagoda is Chief Economist and Co-Founder of Risk Economics. She is an active University of Toronto alumnus, currently serving on the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship committee. Samantha earned an


David K.A. Mordecai and Samantha Kappagoda were Invited to Present at the Colorado Bar Association Winning at Trial Seminar
Dr. David K.A. Mordecai and Samantha Kappagoda were invited to present at the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) Winning at Trial Seminar hosted by the Trial Skills Section on November 18, 2021. Their panel was entitled Perspectives from an Expert Witness and was moderated by Eric Olson, Solicitor General, Office of


Data Science Community Newsletter Features Critical Contribution by Risk Economics to Colorado Attorney General’s Findings that Aurora Police Department Engages in Racially Biased Policing
The October 7, 2021 Issue of the Data Science Community Newsletter (DSCN) featured the critical contribution made by Risk Economics to the Colorado Attorney General’s findings that Aurora Colorado Police Department engages in racially biased policing. In 2020, the Attorney General of Colorado (AG), Philip J. Weiser, appointed a team


Risk Economics Makes Critical Contribution to Colorado Attorney General’s Findings that Aurora Police Department Engages in Racially Biased Policing
In 2020, the Attorney General of Colorado (AG), Philip J. Weiser, appointed a team to investigate whether the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue had exhibited a pattern and practice of violating state and federal law. The investigation, the first of its kind under Senate Bill 217 (a law


Samantha Kappagoda was a Fireside Panelist at the CEE National Economics Challenge
Samantha Kappagoda was invited to participate in a fireside panel discussion at the Council for Economic Education (CEE) National Economics Challenge (NEC) on May 21, 2021. Attendees included NEC participants, judges and members of the CEE community. This panel followed the NEC semi-finals. The final round took place on May


Samantha Kappagoda was Interviewed for Compass Lexecon International Women’s Day 2021 Advice from Leading Women Video
Samantha Kappagoda, Chief Economist and Co-Founder of Risk Economics was interviewed for Compass Lexecon’s International Women’s Day 2021 Advice from Leading Women video. In honor of International Women’s Day 2021 Compass Lexecon interviewed several high-profile, successful women to provide advice to other women based on their careers and professional experiences. In addition to