SEC Director of Small Business Capital Formation Announces Departure

USA: SEC Director of Small Business Capital Formation Announces Departure

Stacey Bowers will depart the Securities and Exchange Commission as Director of the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, effective October 17, 2025. She has held the position since January 16, 2024.

Leadership Praise

Chairman Paul S. Atkins said the SEC is grateful for Bowers’ “excellent work and leadership,” noting that her efforts have had “big impacts on small companies” and furthered the agency’s mission.

Advocacy Role

During her tenure, Bowers engaged with startups and smaller public companies to identify capital‑raising opportunities, reported critical data on capital formation, analyzed potential regulatory impacts, and recommended policy changes to Congress and the Commission on behalf of small businesses and their investors.

Personal Reflections

In a statement, Bowers expressed that serving in the role was “an incredible opportunity and privilege,” emphasizing her commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, investors, and the broader small‑business community.

Professional Background

Before joining the SEC’s small‑business advocacy team, Bowers served as Professor of the Practice at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and worked as a practitioner in both private practice and in‑house settings, representing entities ranging from startups to public companies.

SEC Tenure

Her career at the SEC began as a staff attorney in the Division of Corporation Finance, providing her with early exposure to corporate finance and securities regulation.

Education

Bowers earned a bachelor’s degree in business/accounting, cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. She also holds a law degree, a master’s in library and information science, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction studies from the University of Denver.

This report is based on information from SEC, licensed under Public Domain (U.S. Government Work). Source: Official U.S. Government release.