She Made History After Becoming the First Woman of Color to Head the SEC. Then, She Stepped Down After Just Five Days. Posted byFatma Khaled April 30, 2021 Leave a comment on She Made History After Becoming the First Woman of Color to Head the SEC. Then, She Stepped Down After Just Five Days. SEC enforcement director Alex Oh stepped down from her role after being scrutinized for her part in an ExxonMobil lawsuit.