Amanda Rae Heitz is a Visiting Professor of Finance at Texas A&M University.  She is also an FDIC Visiting Scholar.  Previously, she was an Assistant Professor in Finance at Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business.  Her research interests lie at the intersection of banking and corporate finance.  

Amanda Rae Heitz's research examines two well-defined areas: 1) financial intermediation, with a particular focus on tail events and stakeholder responses, and 2) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. By addressing emerging challenges, she has contributed valuable insights in areas that are increasingly relevant to policymakers and banking regulators. Her work on financial crises offers critical analysis and recommendations that shape effective strategies during turbulent times. Additionally, her research on ESG highlights the significant impact of these factors on stakeholders beyond the firm. Overall, her research addresses evolving challenges and opportunities, providing crucial support to those who influence financial policies, regulatory frameworks, and societal well-being. 

Amanda Rae Heitz earned a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Minnesota.  Prior to that, she spent five years at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned an M.S. Statistics, an M.S. Applied Math, and a B.S. Finance.