Marilynn Malerba to be first Native American treasurer of the U.S.
Source: CBS News
FILE - Marilynn "Lynn" Malerba stands next to a photograph of late Chief Ralph Sturges at Tribal offices in Uncasville, Conn., on March 4, 2010. Jessica Hill / AP
President Biden announced Tuesday that he plans to appoint Marilynn Malerba as treasurer of the United States. Malerba, who often goes by Lynn, will be the first Native American to hold the post.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will join Malerba Tuesday for a visit to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, the first visit by a U.S. treasury secretary to a tribal nation.
Malerba is the chief of the Mohegan Tribe, a lifetime appointment by the tribe's Council of Elders, and is the first woman to be the tribe's chief in modern history. She currently serves on the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. treasury secretary. Before she took on the role of chief, Malerba worked in tribal government as the executive director of tribal Health and Human Services, and as a registered nurse.
The treasurer of the United States oversees the U.S. Mint, Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Fort Knox, and is a key link to the Federal Reserve. Malerba will also work as a senior adviser to Yellen, the White House says. As treasurer, Malerba's signature will be on U.S. currency.
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Here is the official White House announcement - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/21/president-biden-announces-intent-to-appoint-marilynn-malerba-as-treasurer-of-the-united-states/
June 21, 2022 • Statements and Releases
Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint Marilynn Malerba as Treasurer of the United States. Malerba, who is the Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, will be the first Native American to hold the position.
The Treasurer of the United States directly oversees the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Knox, and is a key liaison with the Federal Reserve. Chief Malerba will also serve as a senior advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury in the areas of community development and public engagement.
Marilynn Malerba
Marilynn Malerba is the Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, a lifetime appointment made by the Tribe’s Council of Elders. Prior to becoming Chief, she served as Chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribal Council, and served in Tribal Government as Executive Director of Health and Human Services. Preceding her work for the Mohegan Tribe, Malerba had a lengthy career as a registered nurse, ultimately serving as the Director of Cardiology and Pulmonary Services at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. Additionally, Malerba currently serves as a member of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee. This seven-member committee advises the Secretary of the Treasury on significant matters related to the taxation of Indians, the training of Internal Revenue Service field agents, and the provisions of training and technical assistance to Native American financial officers.
Congrats to her!
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she would not have to change her signature like Obama's Treasurer Jacob Lew -
