Heather Traeger

Public Governor

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Governor Since 2025

Professional Experience

• General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (2014 – present)
• Partner, O’Melveny & Myers LLP (2011 – 2014)
• Associate Counsel, Investment Company Institute (2007 – 2011)
• Various Positions, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1998 – 2007)

Current Board Service and Affiliations

• Chair, Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni
• Chair, National Society of Compliance Professionals 

Education

• JD, University of Houston Law Center
• BA, Williams College