Bank Directors Seminar, Coeur d'Alene, ID, September 15-17, 2019

Alisha D. Sears Senior Analyst, Policy Development Conference of State Bank Supervisors Alisha Sears is a Senior Analyst in the Policy Development Group at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). Alisha provides analytical and operational support to the Regulatory Committee, Legislative Committee,

State Supervisory Processes Committee, taskforces, and interagency groups that contribute to the CSBS policy development process and engages directly with members to develop policy positions in support of CSBS’s public policy goals. Alisha has also been integral in planning and managing several projects associated with the 2019 Community Banking Research Conference. Prior to joining CSBS in the Spring of 2018, Alisha worked at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She has also held positions at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), law firms, and an investment advisory firm. Alisha received her J.D. from the University of Maryland and her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. Alisha is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, ABA Banking Law Committee, and Women in Housing and Finance.