Valerie June Jarrett (née Bowman; born November 14, 1956) [1] is an American businesswoman and former government official, who has been the chief executive officer of the Obama Foundation since 2021. [2] She was the longest-serving senior …

Jan 28, 2025 · Valerie Jarrett, American lawyer, businesswoman, and politician who was a senior adviser (2009–17) to U.S. President Barack Obama. She was a highly influential member of his inner circle and a forceful advocate of his agenda. Learn more about Jarrett’s life and career.

Ms. Jarrett was the Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009-2017, making her the longest serving senior advisor to a president in history. She oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Chaired the …

Jul 11, 2023 · Valerie Jarrett, a prominent figure in American politics, has been an influential force in shaping policy and promoting social justice. After serving as a Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, many have wondered what she is currently doing …

Valerie B. Jarrett is a Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, overseeing the White House Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, and chairing the White House Council on Women and Girls.

Dec 13, 2006 · Lawyer, businessperson, and civic leader Valerie Bowman Jarrett was born Valerie Bowman, November 14, 1956, in Shiraz, Iran to education expert Barbara Bowman and Dr. James Bowman, a pathologist and pioneering geneticist.

Sep 21, 2018 · Valerie Jarrett is an American businesswoman and former government official. She used to serve as the senior advisor to President of the United States Barack Obama.

Apr 3, 2009 · Valerie Jarrett was born Nov. 14, 1956, in Shiraz, Iran, where her parents, James and Barbara Bowman, lived for six years. Her father, a doctor, was working in Iran as part of a program...

Jan 31, 2014 · What exactly does Valerie Jarrett—the Chicagoan often described as a big sister or mother figure to the Obamas—do in the White House?

Apr 2, 2019 · NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett about her early life and her work in the White House.