Yellen, Janet

Janet Yellen is an American economist who has held significant roles in U.S. economic policy. She served as the Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018, where she focused on managing interest rates and promoting economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. In 2021, she became the Secretary of the Treasury, making her the first woman to hold this position. Yellen is recognized for her expertise in monetary policy and her efforts to address economic inequality and promote job growth, influencing decisions that shape the U.S. economy and financial markets.