Shalanda Young (she/her)
Director
Office of Management and Budget
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Shalanda Young (she/her)
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Shalanda Young is the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. She made history when she was confirmed with a bipartisan vote in March 2022, becoming the first Black woman to lead the agency. As Director, she has secured historic levels of funding for key national priorities—from vital assistance to Ukraine, to disaster relief for communities impacted by natural disasters, to critical investments in child care, education, public health, and climate. She spent 14 years on Capitol Hill, where she ultimately served as Staff Director for the House Appropriations Committee. She holds a Master’s Degree from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loyola University New Orleans.