Director, Office of External Affairs and Communications
Sierra Robinson was named Director of the NCUA’s Office of External Affairs and Communications in February 2025. In this role, she leads the agency’s development of strategic engagement and advocacy. She also oversees the agency’s public relations, including communications with the media, trade associations, and other credit union system stakeholders. Ms. Robinson’s portfolio also includes management of the NCUA’s Congressional Affairs team. She serves as the NCUA’s liaison with Capitol Hill and other government agencies.
Prior to joining the NCUA, Ms. Robinson served as a Director at Citigroup and Vice President of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. She was also a professional staff member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.
Ms. Robinson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and her master’s degree in international affairs from American University.