Thasunda Brown Duckett serves as the President and CEO of TIAA, a prominent provider of retirement and investment solutions. With a career distinguished by financial leadership, Duckett joined TIAA in 2021 after holding pivotal roles at JP Morgan Chase, including CEO of the Consumer Bank and Auto Finance, and serving as Director of Emerging Markets at Fannie Mae earlier in her career. Under her stewardship, TIAA has expanded its mission from focusing solely on higher education to encompassing all Americans preparing for retirement.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Duckett plays an active role in numerous boards and councils, including NIKE, Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Recognized for her influence and impact, she has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, and TIME100, among others, for her contributions to the financial industry. The Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation has also commended Duckett for community-centric initiatives, among other accolades. Duckett's educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from the University of Houston and an MBA from Baylor University. Duckett's tenure at TIAA signifies a transformative period marked by expanding accessibility to retirement planning and bolstering financial security for millions of Americans.