Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is pleased to announce that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) has appointed CAU President Ronald A. Johnson, Ph. D as chair of the Consumer Advisory Board. The Bureau announced the induction of new experts from outside the federal government to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. The three advisory committees provide advice to Bureau leadership on a broad range of consumer financial issues and emerging market trends.

Clark Atlanta University president Ronald A. Johnson will serve as board chair for the Consumer Advisory Board for the year 2018-2019.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act charges the Bureau with establishing a Consumer Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Bureau’s Director on a variety of consumer financial issues. The Bureau also created a Community Bank Advisory Council and a Credit Union Advisory Council. The Community Bank Advisory Council and Credit Union Advisory Council advise and consult with the Bureau on consumer financial issues related to community banks and credit unions. In March 2018, the Bureau issued a notice in the Federal Register outlining the responsibilities of the advisory committees, as well as the duties of its members, and solicited applications for appointment.

The newly appointed members include experts in consumer protection, financial services, FinTech, community development, fair lending, civil rights, and consumer financial products and services as well as representatives of community banks and credit unions. Advisory committee membership reflects the expertise across the range of issues under the Bureau’s jurisdiction. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council will serve a one-year term.

Consumer Advisory Board Members:

• Liz Coyle, Executive Director, Georgia Watch
• Sameh Elamawy, Chief Executive Officer, Scratch Services, Inc.
• Manning Field, Chief Operating Officer, Acorns
• Jason B. Gross, Chief Executive Officer, Petal
• Clinton B. Gwin, President and CEO, Pathway Lending
• Ronald A. Johnson, President, Clark Atlanta University
• Brent Neiser, Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Alliances, National Endowment for Financial Education
• Sophie Raseman, Director of Product, Brightside
• Luz Urrutia, Chief Executive Officer, Opportunity Fund

More information on the Bureau’s advisory committees can be found here: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/advisory-groups/

About Clark Atlanta University

Established in 1988 by the consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869), Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is one of the Nation’s foremost research institutions, offering students from around the United States and several foreign countries the opportunity to engage in 38 exciting areas of study at bachelors, masters and doctoral levels.Located in the historic heart of Atlanta, one of the world's great international cities, CAU’s nearly 4,000 students enjoy access academic and co-curricular experiences, from forensic debate, to on-air broadcasting, to cancer research with world-renowned investigators. From the arts to zoology, CAU combines nearly 300 years of tradition with a solid focus on academic excellence to produce leaders who will shape the future of the global community. Visit www.cau.edu to learn more about Clark Atlanta University.