Position In Biden Administration:
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Confrmation Details:
- Nomination Announced: November 29, 2020
- Nomination Status: Pending
Past Work:
- President of the Center for American Progress (2011-2021)
- Domestic Policy Director for President Obama’s Reelection Campaign (2012)
- Chief Operating Officer for the Center for American Progress (2010-2011)
- Senior Vice President for Domestic Policy for the Center for American Progress (2003-2010)
In Her Own Words:
About Tanden:
Tanden is the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and was senior adviser for health reform at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She is Biden’s nominee for head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). She has supported policies such as the radical Green New Deal, and California’s decision to get rid of gasoline powered cars in the near-term.
Fun Facts:
- Has a penchant for Twitter meltdowns.
Learn more about the Biden administration’s energy policies here.