WASHINGTON, DC—Wilhelmina A. Leigh, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, has been named to the TIAA-CREF Institute Fellows Program. The TIAA-CREF Institute is a thought leader and model for knowledge-building and public engagement on lifetime financial security, retirement planning, and organizational success in higher education and the charitable and public sectors.

TIAA-CREF Institute Fellows are prominent researchers, scholars, policy analysts, and senior leaders from higher education and the charitable and public sectors. Fellows work with the Institute to examine strategic issues, conduct objective research and help inform decision-making relevant to the business of higher education and lifelong financial security.

“We are delighted that the TIAA-CREF Institute has recognized Dr. Leigh and her work on asset building and retirement security issues by extending her this honor,” said Ralph B. Everett, President and CEO of the Joint Center. “And we look forward to the new opportunities for collaboration and research that her association with the Institute will provide.”

Dr.  Leigh’s work at the Joint Center has included analyzing asset building programs, the Social Security system and retirement saving preparedness.