Rosa Gumatao Rios, a veteran government official in the field of economic development, has held posts in several northern California cities, including Oakland and Fremont.
On May 15, 2009, Rios was nominated by President Obama to serve as United States Treasurer. Rios had worked for Obama's 2008 campaign and presidential transition team. As observed by the San Jose Mercury News, she will be the third consecutive Latina from California to hold the post if she is confirmed.San Jose Mercury News: Former Oakland official may take U.S. treasurer post (May 15, 2009)
U.S. Treasurer's Duties
If Rios is confirmed as U.S. Treasurer, she will become chief adviser to Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner on the production of money by the U.S. Treasury, and her name will appear next to his on all paper money. She will also help lead efforts to educate the public on financial issues.San Jose Mercury News: Former Oakland official may take U.S. treasurer post (May 15, 2009)
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Born
c. 1966
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Home town
Hayward, CA
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Goes by "Rosie"
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Graduate of Harvard University
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Holds degrees in sociology, languages and literature
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Is managing director of investments for the major real estate financial firm MacFarlane PartnersSFGate: Obama selects Bay Area Latina for U.S. Treasurer (May 15, 2009)
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Serves as a board member of the California Association of Local Economic Development.SFGate: Obama selects Bay Area Latina for U.S. Treasurer (May 15, 2009)
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Served as director of redevelopment and economic development for the City of Oakland, CA
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Was member of Obama transition team for the Treasury and Federal Reserve
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Focused on Hispanic voters in Virginia with Obama 2008 campaign
