LISA COOK: Conviction, Controversy, and the Rise of an Economist in America—A Biography

Lisa Cook’s name has become impossible to ignore. From her groundbreaking research on economic growth and innovation to her historic 2022 confirmation as the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, Cook has redefined what leadership in economics looks like.This is not just a story of academic achievement. It’s the journey of a woman who pushed through barriers in a field that wasn’t built for her, challenged old ideas with hard evidence, and made her voice heard in the rooms where the future of America’s economy is decided.How did a scholar from Milledgeville, Georgia, rise to the center of global debates on equity, innovation, and policy? What does her vision mean for the next generation of economists, entrepreneurs, and leaders?Bold, timely, and unflinching, this biography captures Lisa Cook’s rise—and why her place in history is still being written. To Read more