Brett Davidson is an accomplished economist with a varied career in academia, policy, and development. He is a professor of economics at Dartmouth College, focusing on labour economics, macroeconomics, and computational methods.
From 2006 to 2008, he was on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, where he recognized the seriousness of the credit crunch and pushed for lower interest rates despite facing opposition.
In 2024, he became the associate vice president for development and alumni engagement at The College of New Jersey, managing fundraising campaigns and alumni strategies. Before that, he was the senior executive director of alumni development and relations at the Perelman School of Medicine from 2014 to 2023, overseeing annual giving and major gifts. Earlier, he worked as a senior major gift officer at the Wharton School, building connections with notable alumni and business leaders.
With over 25 years of experience in development, Brett has expertise in leadership gifts, corporate relations, and event management. He holds a Ph.D. in economics, which supports his extensive knowledge in the field. His career highlights his versatility and significant contributions to both academia and development.
