Jacob Scott is a community development analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His work centers on issues facing low- to moderate-income households and communities, with a specific focus on community development finance, consumer credit security, and affordable housing. Working with his colleagues on the community development team, he has released multiple reports on these topics, including “Sizing the CDFI Market,” “Credit Insecurity in the United States: 2018-2023,” and “Flood Risk and the Tristate Housing Market.” He also helps organize convenings and engagements related to these issues, connecting stakeholders that include financial institutions, investors, developers, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. His work combines rigorous data analysis with insights from a broad spectrum of experts and community members.

Prior to his time at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Jacob was a senior research assistant at the Federal Reserve Board in DC, focusing on research related to monetary policy. He graduated from Colgate University with a degree in economics and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in urban planning at New York University.