Our Team With a team of economists and program staff, the TIAA Institute conducts research and organizes convenings on critical issues related to financial security, higher education and endowments and foundations. David P. Richardson Head of the TIAA Institute Anne Ollen Managing Director Paul Yakoboski Senior Economist Brent J. Davis Economist Andrew Gellert Economist Fran Mastry Quantitative Analyst Emily Watson Director, Business Manager Lisa Calandra Senior Associate