Laurie Schaffer

Laurie Schaffer is the Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. She recently chaired the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's public meeting, focusing on access to financial services for New Americans and spotlighting discussions on financial services for Muslim and Arab Americans. Schaffer's role involves strategic direction for policy, education, practice, research, and coordination to promote informed financial decision-making for all Americans.