Valerie Jarrett has had the opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most talked-about Presidential Campaigns – that of former US President Barack Obama. As a Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement for President Obama through the years of 2009 to 2017, Valerie performed incredible work that earned her a reputation as a leading authority on American politics. Now, Valerie is available to hire to share anecdotes from her illustrious career, sharing her comprehensive understanding of governmental affairs from her tenure in the Obama Presidential campaign.
Achieving a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School, Valerie's education earned her the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development and a member of the Deputy Corporation Counsel for Finance and Development. After serving the Mayor of Chicago, Valerie was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Habitat Company, with whom she worked for 12 years. Since then Valerie has worked as the Chairman of the Chicago Transit Board, Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Stock Exchange, and Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She served as Finance Chair for President Obama's 2004 run for the U.S. Senate. In 2009, Valerie was appointed as a Senior Advisor for President Obama, where her key responsibilities were to look closely at public engagement and intergovernmental affairs. During her eight year tenure working for the President, Valerie was also committed to her role as the Chair of the White House Council of Women and Girls.
Today, Valerie is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Finding My Voice, in which she delves into her career in American politics. Valerie is also a committed advocate for equality, justice and women's rights, having worked as the Co-Chair of the United States of Women organisation and worked for Michelle Obama's When We All Vote non-profit organisation - dedicated to changing the current culture surrounding money. She also served as the Co-Chair of the Obama-Biden Transition Team before she assumed her current role of Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement.
She is the Director of the Local Initiative Support Corporation, Director of The Joyce Foundation and Trustee of the Museum of Science and Industry. Having also committed to being the Chair of the University of Chicago, the Vice Chair of the University of Chicago Board of Trustees and a member of the Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee, Valerie is now hired to speak as a strong advocate of DEI for all. As a proponent of financial freedom, Valerie is an excellent keynote speaker who shares her insights on the American political system, President Obama's Presidential term and her forecast for the future of politics. When looking to hire a seasoned speaker with a unique career at the epicentre of American politics, hire Valerie Jarrett today.
