AFA Committee on Racial Diversity

The Committee on Racial Diversity (CORD) is a committee of the American Finance Association whose mission is to increase the racial diversity of the finance profession. We are striving to increase awareness of issues related to racial diversity, enhance career development for faculty and students, and expand the pipeline of students from under­represented racial groups.


News and Events:

CORD solicits PhD student participation in its Let’s Talk About Research Careers in Finance: Office hours with Finance Professors Justin Birru, Laura Fields, Rohan Williamson, and Ayako Yasuda

Anyone interested in learning more about research careers in finance is invited to attend this informal session.  Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with five finance professors, learn about their career paths and hear advice that they have for you. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity.  Bring your questions!

Date: April 9, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Link to register


Committee Members:

Rohan Williamson (Chair)
Georgetown University

Justin Birru
The Ohio State University

Laura Field
University of Delaware

Gustavo Grullon
Rice University

Kenneth Singleton
Stanford University

Heather Tookes
Yale University

Ayako Yasuda
University of California, Davis