Jan 7, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Biden to pick Isabel Guzman as Small Business Administrator

Hans Nichols,
Ursula Perano

President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Isabel Guzman to serve as head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Axios has confirmed.

Why it matters: The pick is a win for Latino lawmakers and activists who've lobbied for more representation in Biden's administration. Guzman was a top official in the Obama SBA and has since been named director of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate.

The big picture: Guzman will enter the role following months of tragedy for small businesses who've been rattled by the coronavirus pandemic.

She'll notably be tasked with overseeing extensions to Congress' Paycheck Protection Program and in coordination with the Department of the Treasury.

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