American Economic Association Remakes Ombuds Program

AEA, the leading professional society for economists, has contracted with MWI for a revamped Ombuds program. The association initially opted for a Classical Ombuds model in 2019 and Leto Copely served in the role until recently. (Notably, AEA's president specifically reassured members that information obtained by Copely would not be transferred to the new MWI Ombuds.) The contract with MWI explicitly adopts IOA standards. The move brings AEA in line with most professional associations in the U.S., who have opted to follow NASEM's recommendation for Ombuds. 

MWI has designated three experienced Ombuds for the AEA panel: Charmhee Kim, former Ombuds at McKinsey & Company; Nnena Odim, former Ombuds for CVS and American Planning Association; and Larry Hunt, former Ombuds for Amherst College. (AEA News; MWI AEA Ombuds.)

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