About
Mary Jo Vergara joined the Kiwibank economics team in 2019, bringing with her a keen interest in understanding and communicating how the Kiwi economy fits within the global landscape. Her research ranges from macroeconomics and environmental economics to New Zealand’s economic history.
Mary Jo is skilled in quantitative analysis including statistical and econometric modelling. Prior to joining Kiwibank, she worked in economic consulting as a research analyst following five years of university study. Mary Jo holds a Master’s of Economics from the University of Auckland.