Tanya Otsuka testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on Oct. 19, 2023.
The Senate confirmed Tanya Otsuka to the NCUA Board by voice vote Wednesday evening. She will replace Board Member Rodney Hood, whose term expired in August, and will be the first Asian American to serve on the NCUA Board. Her term will run through Aug. 2, 2029.
"Tanya brings a deep dedication to public service and many years of financial services law and policy experience to this important role," NCUA Chairman Todd Harper said in a news release Thursday. "Moreover, she's hardworking, insightful and committed to building a financial services system that works fairly for all Americans. I look forward to working alongside Tanya on the NCUA Board to strengthen the U.S. financial system while protecting consumers and expanding access to safe, fair and affordable financial products and services."
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