Kaya L. Taylor

Kaya L. Taylor is a seasoned risk management professional with extensive experience in leading compliance and risk initiatives across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Third Party Risk Management at CoBank since April 2018, Kaya oversees the vendor risk program and manages a team focused on monitoring enterprise-wide third-party relationships. Prior roles include Vice President of Compliance & Risk at SquareTwo Financial, where leadership was provided to ensure adherence to risk management practices, and Senior Manager positions at Capital One, encompassing credit risk management and community development banking. Kaya's earlier experience includes significant contributions at Nordstrom, Fannie Mae, and the Government Accountability Office, where research and analysis on financial regulations were key responsibilities. Academic credentials include Master's degrees in Applied Economics and Public Policy from the University of Michigan, along with a Bachelor's degree in History from Williams College.