Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen is a distinguished American economist, born in 1946, who has made significant contributions to the field of economics. Her notable career in public service has been marked by several prominent roles, including her tenure as the 78th United States secretary of the treasury, a position she held from 2021 to 2025. Prior to this, she served as the chair of the Federal Reserve, from 2014 to 2018, becoming the first woman to occupy this position.

In addition to her government roles, Yellen has also led the White House Council of Economic Advisers, further solidifying her expertise in economic policy. Currently, she holds the position of Eugene E. and Catherine M. Trefethen Professor of Business Administration and Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout her career, Yellen has broken barriers, becoming the first woman to hold multiple high-profile positions in the economic sphere, leaving a lasting impact on the field of economics and public policy.