The Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation has named Amy Hennen as the Office’s new Assistant Commissioner for Policy.

As Assistant Commissioner for Policy, Hennen advises the Commissioner in creating policy, legislation, and programs to protect Maryland consumers and promote a safe and competitive environment for the State’s financial services industries. Hennen also oversees the Office’s legislative and regulatory response and continues in her role as the Maryland Student Loan Ombudsman.

Hennen brings more than 15 years of experience in private and public sector law and consumer finance, including two years with the Office of Financial Regulation where she previously held the position of Director of Legislative Response and Special Projects. Prior to joining the Office, Hennen managed the advocacy, workforce, housing, and consumer initiatives for the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service after serving as staff attorney at a debt collection law firm and at a debt settlement law firm.