Nora is a non-resident fellow at CGD. She previously served as special assistant to President Biden and senior director for international economics, jointly appointed to the National Security Council and the National Economic Council. In that role, Nora developed and coordinated U.S. trade policy, economic security initiatives, and supply chain coordination with allies and partners. Additionally, she worked to advance plurilateral efforts to increase the resilience and sustainability of critical mineral supply chains. Prior to that role, Nora served as Chief of Staff to the United States Trade Representative. Before joining the Biden Administration, Nora was a congressional staffer for 14 years, including seven as Chief Economic Advisor to Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).
Nora received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Stanford University and a Master’s Degree in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University.
