Alejandra Grindal, Senior International Economist, works with the firm's Chief Global Macro Strategist, Joe Kalish, in developing the firm’s bond and economic analysis. She is the primary person responsible for identifying international economic trends and themes, particularly as they relate to developments in fixed income, currency, and equity markets. Additionally, she is the main contributor to the Global Comment, a quick, high frequency publication featuring developments and implications in the global markets, and a contributing author to the Daily Economic Commentary and Chart of the Day publications. Alejandra has also written several Special Report and Trends & Themes publications, each edition of which is devoted to an indepth analysis and discussion of a single topic of interest. Alejandra joined Ned Davis Research Group in 2006.

Prior to joining NDRG, Alejandra taught Microeconomics and Macroeconomics at Florida State University, during her graduate studies, and then worked as a full-time professor at Santa Fe College and Edison College. Alejandra also worked in British Parliament as a research assistant, where she participated in policy and constituent research and campaign marketing. Alejandra received her Masters degree in Economics as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Affairs, with summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa distinction, from Florida State University.