Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research
Graduate Students
Dareem Kyle Antoine
Office: Room F148, Cherokee Mills, Suite 108
Email: [email protected]
First year
Fields of Interest: Economics of Education, Labor Economics
Dareem K. Antoine is an Economics Ph.D. candidate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas and Dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and mathematics from Midwestern State University. His research primarily examines the impact of education policy on educational opportunity and student achievement and economic mobility.
As a researcher, Dareem has collaborated with education stakeholders at various levels – including leaders in the classroom, school districts, and non-profits – to investigate policy relevant questions. His research has been disseminated via outlets such as EdWeek and the Fordham Institute.
Outside of his academic pursuits, Dareem enjoys exploring the world through food, music, and culture.
Fernanda Carriedo-Fagan
Office: Room F152, Cherokee Mills, Suite 108
Email: [email protected]
Fourth year
Fields of Interest: behavioral economics, political economics
Fernanda Carriedo-Fagan is a Ph.D. student in economics at the University of Tennessee, driven by her deep passion for the subject. Her academic journey started at Salisbury University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in economics, accompanied by a minor in mathematics. Fernanda’s love for economics was ignited during her first undergraduate class in microeconomics, leaving a mark on her academic path. She aspires to conduct meaningful research that can positively impact her community and her homeland, Mexico.
Olivia Rhines
Office: Room F152, Cherokee Mills, Suite 108
Email: [email protected]
Olivia Rhines is pursuing a master’s degree in Economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and working as a graduate research assistant at the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.