Former YWCA USA CEO appointed Vice-Chair, President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability

Dr. Cole, an executive management consultant, was among 12 persons assigned to Advisory positions to serve President Obama. Dr. Cole whose passion for women’s empowerment brought her to the YWCA in 2006 has had vast experience in leading national nonprofit organisations and advocating for issues of importance to women.

Prior to her position at the YWCA, Dr. Cole led the Black Women’s Health Imperative for six years and she is nationally recognised as a health advocate, advancing the health needs of minority and underserved populations.

In addition to her governance position at the YWCA, Dr. Cole also serves on many national boards including the American Society of Association Executives, the Women’s Health Advisory for Pfizer, and she is also an advisor on health policy for Heart and Soul magazine.

President Obama on the occasion of the appointments said, “I am confident that these highly qualified men and women will greatly serve the American people as they work to improve financial literacy and promote services that will benefit consumers. I look forward to their sound advice on these issues as we work together in the months and years ahead.” Dr. Lorraine with her passion for human rights and her vast experience will no doubt do a commendable job.