Kyle Marks

About Kyle Marks

Researcher and economic policy advisor with over a decade of experience working at the nexus of the public and private sectors.

Experience

1. Vice President

   New York City Economic Development Corporation

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Economic Research & Publications• Lead author and researcher on State of the New York City Economy, an annual publication assessing strengths and challenges within the city’s economy through the lens of 10 key topics• Developed data indices for an organizational data tool, comparing relative vulnerabilities of New York City neighborhoods across categories including infrastructure, financial stability, education, and job accessPublic Speaking & Stakeholder Engagement• Regularly present on trends in New York City’s economy to external audiences including consulates, chambers of commerce, and workforce development practitioners and funders• Lead researcher and presenter for executive-level briefings focused on topics including investment into NYC, innovation sectors, the labor market, and middle-income families, using public (BLS and Census Bureau) and proprietary data sources• Advise City Hall on trends and takeaways from monthly labor market dataData Analysis & Quality Management• Manage incoming data requests and perform analysis, utilizing platforms such as CoStar, Pitchbook, and Lightcast, among others• Manage NYCEDC relationship with consultants from data perspective, ensuring that deliverables meet NYCEDC needs and standards• Model economic and fiscal impacts associated with real estate projects, tax abatement and incentive programs, policy changes, and major events in New York CityLeadership & Strategy• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing guidance on data analysis tools and quality standards• Act as liaison between research team and the rest of NYCEDC in role as Chief of Staff

Education

• London School of Economics and Political Science

  MSc

• Tufts University

  BA