Lauren Saidel-Baker

Lauren Saidel-Baker
Lauren Saidel-Baker
ECONOMIST & CONSULTING MANAGER

Lauren Saidel-Baker, CFA, brings the perspective of a seasoned economic advisor to ITR Economics’ Thought Leadership team, helping executives understand not only where the economy is headed, but what those shifts mean for their businesses. As an Economist & Consulting Manager, Lauren provides industry forecasts, presentations, webinars, and consulting services to organizations ranging from small businesses and trade associations to Fortune 500 companies. Known for making “complex topics accessible and engaging,” she combines rigorous economic analysis with a practical, executive-ready communication style that helps leaders navigate uncertainty with greater confidence.

Lauren’s advisory strength is rooted in her ability to connect economic signals to business strategy. Her work spans issues that are central to C-suite decision-making, including inflation, interest rates, labor conditions, consumer demand, monetary policy, and long-term planning. Through ITR’s Fed Watch series, national media appearances, and client-facing engagements, Lauren helps business leaders rely on “factual rather than emotional inputs” as they prepare for rate-driven risks, margin pressure, changing demand, and future economic cycles. Her experience in finance, combined with her command of ITR’s forecasting methodology, makes her a trusted guide for executives seeking clarity, context, and confidence in a changing market.

Lauren is frequently featured in the media, with appearances on CNBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, NPR, and many other outlets.

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“We received a lot of positive feedback about Lauren and her presentation. The overall consensus was that she presented financial information in a way that was easily understandable and engaging. I appreciated her tailoring it to the industries that most affect our members as well.”
Liz McCabe
VP of Operations, AED
"Lauren Saidel-Baker recently delivered a presentation to my Women Presidents' Organization at the Yale Club in Manhattan. Lauren was excellent in every respect. Her discussion of economic trends was comprehensive, easy to understand and impactful for the audience of women business owners. Lauren is extremely facile at reading her audience and responding to their needs. Her extensive knowledge and experience in economics was evident as she handled a variety of questions with ease. I highly recommend Lauren Saidel-Baker."
Diane McIlree
Chapter Chair, Women Presidents' Organization
“She addressed all the key points from our initial call—delivering a globally-focused presentation that integrated relevant card industry insights and was tailored to our audience’s level of understanding. Attendees left with clear, actionable takeaways for navigating the path to 2030. Plus, her delivery was truly dynamic.”
Lynn McCullough
Events Manager and Association Director, CMA
"Lauren, we would like to thank you sincerely for speaking at the Home Builders & Remodelers meeting at The Atlantic Design Center in York. The feedback has been wonderful. They all enjoyed learning about the vision of ITR’s economic trends and how accurate you have been during the years. You caught everybody’s attention with your great enthusiasm and knowledge. Thank you for a job well done and for keeping your information interesting and informative."
Margareta Claesson
Showroom Consultant/Marketing, Atlantic Design Center