Wednesday 3/4

• 10:00 am - Executive Committee Meeting
• 2:00 pm - Conference Sessions begin for all attendees
• Evening Reception (time TBD)

• Conference Sessions & Awards Ceremony
• NAEE Evening Event (more details soon!)

Friday 3/6

• Conference Sessions conclude at 12:00 pm
• Optional Post-Conference Session at the National WWI Museum & Memorial 1:15-3:15

Jeffrey R. Schmid, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Jeff Schmid is president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, where he leads a workforce of 2,000 people located in offices in Kansas City, Denver, Oklahoma City and Omaha.

Schmid has more than 40 years of experience in banking and banking supervision. Prior to joining the Kansas City Fed in August 2023, he served as the president and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business, where he led the Foundation’s efforts to provide career development and education for banking professionals.

As president of the Kansas City Fed, Schmid represents the Tenth Federal Reserve District on the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets monetary policy for the United States. Schmid participates in each FOMC meeting and will be a voting member in 2025, following the established rotation schedule for Federal Reserve Banks. He also hosts the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, an annual event in Wyoming that brings together international central bankers, academics, policymakers, and others who convene to discuss economic and financial issues of mutual concern.

Margaree King Mitchell, award winning author

Margaree King Mitchell is an award-winning author of children’s books. Her historical fiction books Uncle Jed’s Barbershop, Granddaddy’s Gift, and When Grandmama Sings are set in the segregated South and feature characters who overcome adversity and create better lives for themselves. An award-winning musical featuring Broadway veteran Ken Prymus has been adapted from Uncle Jed’s Barbershop. Her latest book, Franklin’s Winning Season, created in collaboration with the Kansas City Royals and QuikTrip, explores the themes of perseverance, community, and physical exercise. It is the featured book in the Hit the Books Literacy Program.

Margaree received the SCERUS Award at the National Invitational Conference on Educational Research in the Urban South. She was also honored for her commitment to children’s literacy by Texas A&M University. Margaree lives in Kansas City and loves spending time in nature, whether in the mountains, on the beach, or walking in the park.

Research Plenary, Moderated by Rebecca Chambers, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

NAEE has secured a hotel block at the Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown/Union Hill for 129.00 USD per night. Located within 10 minutes of  Power and Light District, World War 1 Museum, 18th and Vine Jazz District, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and Westport Entertainment District. Just minutes from the Federal Reserve Bank.

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Last Day to Book : Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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