Chancellor Li Reappointed to Federal Reserve’s Omaha Board for Three-Year Term

University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, has been reappointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Omaha Branch Board.

⚡️ Catch up quick: Originally appointed in 2023, Chancellor Li was appointed to a three-year term by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System effective Jan. 1, 2025, and will serve on the board through 2028.

💡 Why it matters: Chancellor Li’s continued service strengthens UNO’s role in regional economic development and provides a higher education perspective on financial policy.

🔎 Zoom in:

• Directors meet throughout the year to confer on economic and financial developments and business conditions. Together, they will represent the state of Nebraska and serve as a voice for their respective areas of the state.

• The Omaha Branch Board represents Nebraska in the Federal Reserve’s Tenth District, which includes Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and parts of Missouri and New Mexico.

🎤 What they’re saying: "It is an honor to be reappointed and to serve alongside some of Nebraska’s most accomplished business leaders. At UNO, we are deeply committed to fueling economic growth through education, workforce development, and innovation. Our graduates and research directly impact Nebraska’s economy, and I look forward to continuing to bring that perspective to the Federal Reserve’s Omaha Branch Board," Chancellor Li said.

🌎 The big picture: Chancellor Li’s reappointment reinforces UNO’s commitment to workforce development and community engagement in Omaha and across Nebraska. By aligning academic programs with industry needs, UNO continues to play a vital role in regional and national economic strategy.

📰 Beyond the headlines: More on UNO’s impact on the Nebraska economy:

• UNO’s $1 Billion Boost to Nebraska: New Report Highlights Economic Impact: A new study reveals UNO’s massive $1 billion economic impact on Nebraska, reinforcing the university’s role as a key driver of jobs, innovation, and community growth.

• Nebraska by the Numbers: CPAR’S Data Series Delivers In-Demand Insights: UNO Center for Public Affairs Research Director Josie Schafer, Ph.D., leveraged data to answer some of Nebraska’s most pressing questions.