Former Senior Government Leaders Join Georgetown Psaros Center as Distinguished Fellows

10.02.25 16:33 Uhr

Rostin Behnam (C'00), former chair of the U.S. CFTC; Lael Brainard, former director of the National Economic Council; and Patrick McHenry, former congressman and chair of the House Financial Services Committee to join Psaros Center as new Distinguished Fellows.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished fellows who will assist the center as thought leaders and conveners on topical issues at the intersection of finance and policy:

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  • Rostin Behnam (C'00), former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission;
  • Lael Brainard, former director of the White House National Economic Council of the United States, former vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and former under secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury; and
  • Patrick McHenry, former congressman and chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

"We are proud to welcome this group of experienced and forward-thinking professionals to the Psaros Center team," shared Reena Aggarwal, director of the Psaros Center. "Their expertise will be instrumental as we continue to advance our mission to shape the future of global finance by impacting policy and practice."

The three distinguished fellows have diverse backgrounds and experiences at the intersection of policymaking and the financial markets, having served across presidential administrations, federal financial regulatory agencies, and Congress.

"Georgetown McDonough is delighted to welcome this incredibly accomplished cohort of distinguished fellows to the Psaros Center," said Paul Almeida, dean and William R. Berkley Chair of the McDonough School of Business. "Our center is known for its bipartisan approach to addressing the most critical elements of global financial policy, and these fellows will add a depth of experience and knowledge to the Psaros Center."

For more information, please visit the distinguished fellows page on our website.

About the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy
The Georgetown Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy is the preeminent destination for unbiased expertise at the intersection of finance and policy by driving solutions-oriented discussions, conducting research on key global market issues, and engaging students. The Psaros Center provides thought leadership and actively contributes to shaping global finance. Located in Washington D.C., we connect policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars through solutions-driven platforms. For more information on the Psaros Center, please visit our website: finpolicy.georgetown.edu. Follow us on X @GUFinPolicy

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