The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is committed to being a community-engaged bank. We prioritize listening to, learning from, and sharing research and information with communities across the Twelfth Federal Reserve District, which encompasses the nine western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawai’i, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington—plus American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
We engage with communities across our region because the Federal Reserve’s work affects all communities. Conversations with different people in the region provide us with real-time information on local economic conditions, adding important context to quantitative data and analyses that the Federal Reserve uses to guide its decision making and policies. We also work to connect constituents with research, expertise, and networks that strengthen local economies. In this way, being a community-engaged organization furthers the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s mission of advancing the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for Americans.
Engagement with Communities
The Community Development team works to understand the economic experiences of lower-income households by engaging communities, conducting and sharing research on community development topics, and fostering connections among those working to expand economic opportunity in our region.
Engagement with Regional Business Leaders
Our Regional Business Engagement team develops trusted and meaningful relationships with local business leaders across the region. We conduct a variety of outreach and engagement activities to help build awareness and understanding of the Federal Reserve’s work and to deepen our understanding of how different businesses are experiencing the economy in real-time.
Engagement with Local, State, and Federal Elected Officials
The Government + Civic Relations team acts as a resource to local, state, and federal elected officials and their offices. We engage with District leaders to share information about the Bank’s research, expertise, and mission to support our dual mandate.
