Ayesha Cooray is an economist in the Regional Affairs Department at the Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In this role, she primarily supports the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Federal Reserve System efforts surrounding agricultural economics research, analysis and outreach.
Ayesha joined the Bank in 2025. She holds a dual degree B.A. International Studies and B.S. Economics from American University, a M.Sc. in Local Economic Development from the London School of Economics, and a Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University.
