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6/21/2022 Treasury Applauds Appointment of Chief Lynn Malerba as Treasurer of the United States | U.S. Department of the Trea… U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Treasury Applauds Appointment of Chief Lynn Malerba as Treasurer of the United States June 21, 2022 Chief Lynn Malerba will become the first Native American to serve as Treasurer of the United States and will lead the newly established O ice of Tribal and Native A airs. WASHINGTON – Today, ahead of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellenʼs visit to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Lynn Malerba, Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, to serve as Treasurer of the United States. Chief Malerba is the first Native American to serve as the nationʼs Treasurer. To underscore the Departmentʼs commitment to Tribal nations, Treasury also announced the establishment of a new O ice of Tribal and Native A airs. The new o ice will be led by the new Treasurer and coordinate Tribal relations across the Department. Chief Malerba became the 18th Chief of the Mohegan Tribe in 2010 and is the first woman to serve in this position in the Tribeʼs modern history. She previously served as a member of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee. Chief Malerbaʼs appointment as Treasurer of the United States will also mean that for the first time in U.S. history, a Tribal leader and Native womanʼs signature will soon be seen on the nationʼs currency. “I am deeply honored that Chief Malerba will serve as the nationʼs Treasurer and spearhead the departmentʼs new O ice of Tribal and Native A airs. This is an historic appointment,” said Secretary Yellen. “Her leadership and experience will deepen our commitment to help expand economic opportunities for all Tribal communities.” “I am honored and humbled by Secretary Yellen and the Biden Administrationʼs commitment to ensuring that all voices are heard by Treasury as we work together to create an equitable and just society,” said Chief Lynn Malerba. “It is especially important that our Native voices are respected. This appointment underscores this Administrationʼs commitment to doing just that. I am excited to serve our communities as Treasurer and for the work ahead.” As Treasurer, Chief Malerba will also oversee the newly established O ice of Tribal and Native A airs that will house sta directly dedicated to communication with Tribal nations and the https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0824 1/3 6/21/2022 Treasury Applauds Appointment of Chief Lynn Malerba as Treasurer of the United States | U.S. Department of the Trea… hub for Tribal policy. Treasury previously created a Tribal team in 2021 as part of its e orts to develop the departmentʼs growing relationship with Tribal nations and to help administer $30 billion in programs directed towards Tribes through the American Rescue Plan. The new O ice of Tribal and Native A airs will work across Treasuryʼs portfolio on issues related to Tribal nations, and Treasury intends to work with Congress to ensure this o ice has the resources it needs to carry out its mission. In addition to leading the O ice of Tribal and Native A airs, the Treasurer of the United States directly oversees the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Knox, and is a key liaison with the Federal Reserve. Chief Malerba will also serve as a senior advisor to the Secretary in the areas of community development and public engagement. Secretary Yellenʼs visit to Rosebud Indian Reservation marks the first time in history that a Treasury Secretary has visited a Tribal nation. During her visit, the Secretary will highlight how American Rescue Plan funds are supporting the Tribeʼs recovery from the pandemic and expanding economic opportunity for its citizens. She will meet with residents who received Emergency Rental Assistance funds that helped them remain in their homes, speak with Tribal leaders about their plans to use a portion of their State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to increase a ordable housing supply, and highlight the investments that the Tribe is making to boost educational and economic opportunities for all households by expanding access to high-speed a ordable internet. AB OUT CHIEF LYNN MALERB A: Chief Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba became the 18th Chief of the Mohegan Tribe on August 15, 2010 and is the first female Chief in the Tribeʼs modern history. The position is a lifetime appointment made by the Tribeʼs Council of Elders. Prior to becoming Chief, she served as Chairwoman of the Tribal Council, and served in Tribal Government as Executive Director of Health and Human Services. Preceding her work for the Mohegan Tribe, Malerba had a career as a registered nurse, ultimately as the Director of Cardiology and Pulmonary Services at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Yale University and was named a Jonas Scholar. She was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in science from Eastern Connecticut State University and an honorary doctoral degree in humane letters from the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Malerba earned a masterʼs degree in public administration from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Joseph. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0824 2/3 6/21/2022 Treasury Applauds Appointment of Chief Lynn Malerba as Treasurer of the United States | U.S. Department of the Trea… ### https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0824 3/3
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