Yanet Yellen

Yanet Yellen is an American economist who served as the 78th United States Secretary of the Treasury from January 2021. Prior to that, she was the chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018, making her the first woman to hold that position. Yellen has been influential in shaping U.S. monetary policy, particularly in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Known for her expertise in labor economics and macroeconomic policy, she has played a significant role in discussions surrounding economic recovery and growth. Yellen is married to George Akerlof, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, further highlighting her prominence in the field of economics.