She is the first woman of color who, if nominated, will lead the budget office.
While she comes with plenty of experience, this longtime government official has a backstory, too.
Neera Tanden grew up in a single-parent household
“We relied on food stamps to eat.
We relied on Section 8 housing vouchers to pay the rent.
“Budgets are not abstractions.
They are a reflection of our values,” Tanden has said (viaIndia’sThe Tribune).
“They touch our lives in profound ways, and sometimes they make all the difference.”
