Managing a Remote Workforce: A Presentation of the Palisades Institute

Dr. Natalia Emanuel

Research Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Dr. Natalia Emanuel is a research economist in Microeconomics at the New York Fed. Her work focuses on personnel economics, child welfare, and the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on informal labor markets and workplace policies that support both firms and workers.

She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 2021 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton's Industrial Relations Section in 2022. Dr. Emanuel also holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and an M.Sc. in Evidence-Based Social Policy from Oxford University, where she studied as a Marshall Scholar.

Marcos Negron

Executive Vice President, Human Resources Operations at Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Marcos Negron is the Executive Vice President, Human Resources Operations at Crestron Electronics, Inc., a global leader in audio visual automation and integration. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Marcos graduated from Upsala College with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management.

With a career spanning several iconic brands, including Madison Square Garden and Liz Claiborne, Inc., and a deep commitment to employee experience, Marcos brings strategic insight and operational excellence to his role. Based in Crestron’s New Jersey headquarters, he oversees Employee Relations, Talent and Culture, Benefits and Compensation, and Internal Communications functions. He is a passionate advocate for employee engagement and retention, and believes that human resources departments should provide exceptional experiences for employees. He is a highly regarded advisor and goal-oriented leader with a strong background in employment, labor laws, collective bargaining agreements and compliance issues.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcos was a key member of Crestron’s HR leadership team responsible for key employee transition initiatives, helping the company adapt to remote work strategies that supported employee well-being and talent retention. His insights continue to shape Crestron’s flexible work culture.