FDIC Appoints Nordquist New Public Affairs Director

WASHINGTON-The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation recently named Jennifer `DJ’ Nordquist its new director of public affairs and deputy chief of staff. Nordquist previously served as deputy assistant secretary in the office of communication and outreach for the U.S. Department of Education. “DJ brings an impressive public affairs background to the FDIC,” FDIC Chairman Don Powell commented. “Given the scope and impact of decisions made by the banking agencies, it is imperative that we communicate well and often with our stakeholders, especially with the industry and consumers. DJ will enhance the FDIC’s ongoing efforts in this area and will play a vital role in the success of the agency going forward.” Prior to the Department of Education,. Nordquist was director of communications for the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology in Washington, D.C. She has held other senior public affairs positions in Washington and overseas for Burson-Marsteller and in Washington for the Employment Policy Foundation and The Cato Institute. Ms. Nordquist also worked in the offices of Congressman Bill Thomas (R-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato of New York.