Louise Yellen
78th United States Secretary of the Treasury
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
78th United States Secretary of the Treasury
Born
August 13, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, professor, economist
United StatesBorn in Brooklyn
1946
Born in Brooklyn (1946-08-13)
1971
Positionuniversity teacher (1971–1976)
1977
Positioneconomist (1977–1978)
1978
Positionlecturer (1978–1980)
1980
Positionuniversity teacher
1986
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
About
Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist who served as the 78th United States secretary of the treasury from 2021 to 2025. She also served as chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018. She was the first woman to hold either position, and has also led the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Yellen is the Eugene E. and Catherine M. Trefethen Professor of Business Administration and Economics at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Who is Louise Yellen?+
Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist who served as the 78th United States secretary of the treasury from 2021 to 2025. She also served as chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018. She was the first woman to hold either position, and has also led the White House Council of Economic Advi
What does the name Louise mean?+
The name Louise means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is of English origin.
When was Louise Yellen born?+
Louise Yellen was born on August 13, 1946.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
The name Louise is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Louise
Louise — August 13, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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