Anita L. Smith is the Finance Manager at the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics, where she oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance processes to support the Institute’s mission of advancing impactful economic research. With over 15 years of experience in financial management and operations within higher education and public service, Anita specializes in strategic financial planning, optimizing financial systems, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Anita holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Disorders from Governors State University and a Certificate in Financial Management and Decision Making from the University of Chicago’s Graham School. She is dedicated to ensuring efficient financial operations and aligning resources with the Institute’s growing programs and initiatives.