Valerie Jarrett

A pioneering government official, Valerie Jarrett has achieved incredible feats for equality, justice and women’s rights through a number of key roles in the United States law system and electoral council. Offering a unique insight into American politics and Obama’s presidential term, businesses woman Valerie is a fascinating political speaker who’s career experience is unrivalled.

A key member of the White House counsel, Valerie Jarrett worked as a Senior Advisor to Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017, during his campaign and term giving her an insight into the inner workings of the American government. Whilst at the White House her role involved overseeing the public engagement and intergovernmental affairs in addition to her essential work on the White House Council on Women and Girls. Advocating for diversity, increased opportunities, and financial freedom, Valerie’s contributions will be remembered in history as pioneering for social equality. Valerie’s unique career in the White House makes her a truly special political speaker who offers a rare perspective.

Prior to joining Obama’s campaign, Valerie Jarrett gained a foundation in psychology and law. Obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the prestigious Stanford University in 1978, she followed this with a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School just three years later. Starting out in Chicago politics, Valerie hit the ground running working for the Mayor, before realising she wanted a more fulfilling career where she served as a Director for not for profits, including on the University of Chicago Medical Centre Board of Trustees.

Since leaving the White House, Valerie Jarrett has remained a prominent figure in American politics and legislation. Joining forces with Michelle Obama, she chairs the board of When We All Vote, a nonprofit focused on changing the culture around money and is co-Chair of the United States of Women, continuing her invaluable work for women’s rights. In 2017 Valerie released her New York Times Best Seller book ‘Finding My Voice…’ which offers a glance at her impressive career, which she further discusses in detail as a political event speaker.

With a career history so unique, Valerie Jarrett has influenced laws, made history and had unrestricted access to one of the most high profile presidential campaigns in American history, making her a political speaker like no other. Not only able to discuss her fascinating career but also American politics, forecast future political decisions and the continued campaign for diversity, Valerie’s political talks are not to be missed.