Susan Sher was the first female corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, one of the first female partners at the law firm Mayer Brown, the associate counsel for President Obama, and the First Lady’s chief of staff, responsible for nearly all happenings in the East Wing. She recounts stories of powerful female leaders, our nation’s First Ladies, the perceptions of the East Wing, women’s issues, and how she juggled her work/life balance in one of the busiest and most prestigious homes in the country.
With a significant background in the health services industry and close ties to the Obama administration, Susan Sher addresses healthcare and the politics of healthcare reform. Having been a part of the President’s healthcare reform team, Sher is intimately familiar with the administration’s struggles and triumphs in this realm of reform. Before she left for the White House, Susan Sher was also the vice president for legal and governmental affairs and general counsel of the University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System for more than a decade. In her presentations, Sher discusses the President’s challenges passing the legislation, how Congress interacted with the administration, the ramifications of the reform, and what this new policy means for healthcare in the future. She also uses her experience to address childhood obesity and improving the health of American’s nationwide.
Susan Sher is a long-time friend of the Obamas. Sher has been an integral player in the White House, from overseeing the First Lady’s healthcare and anti-obesity agenda to coordinating with the West Wing on Michelle Obama’s role in the elections. In her lectures, she will draw from her experience, sharing anecdotes from her time in the East Wing. As one of the only former chiefs-of-staff giving speeches, she will address healthcare, other current policy discussions, and the inner-workings of the world’s most powerful residence.
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Susan Sher was the first female corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, one of the first female partners at the law firm Mayer Brown, the associate counsel for President Obama, and the First Lady’s chief of staff, responsible for nearly all happenings in the East Wing. She recounts stories of powerful female leaders, our nation’s First Ladies, the perceptions of the East Wing, women’s issues, and how she juggled her work/life balance in one of the busiest and most prestigious homes in the country.
With a significant background in the health services industry and close ties to the Obama administration, Susan Sher addresses healthcare and the politics of healthcare reform. Having been a part of the President’s healthcare reform team, Sher is intimately familiar with the administration’s struggles and triumphs in this realm of reform. Before she left for the White House, Susan Sher was also the vice president for legal and governmental affairs and general counsel of the University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System for more than a decade. In her presentations, Sher discusses the President’s challenges passing the legislation, how Congress interacted with the administration, the ramifications of the reform, and what this new policy means for healthcare in the future. She also uses her experience to address childhood obesity and improving the health of American’s nationwide.
Susan Sher is a long-time friend of the Obamas. Sher has been an integral player in the White House, from overseeing the First Lady’s healthcare and anti-obesity agenda to coordinating with the West Wing on Michelle Obama’s role in the elections. In her lectures, she will draw from her experience, sharing anecdotes from her time in the East Wing. As one of the only former chiefs-of-staff giving speeches, she will address healthcare, other current policy discussions, and the inner-workings of the world’s most powerful residence.
Susan Sher is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women in Leadership., Healthcare and the Politics of Health Care Reform. and Inside the White House.. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Sher for your event is available upon request. Susan Sher generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Edit Schlaffer, Hira Ali, Bita Shahidi, Kathy Carter and Nancy Baker Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Sher for an upcoming live or virtual event.
Susan Sher was the first female corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, one of the first female partners at the law firm Mayer Brown, the associate counsel for President Obama, and the First Lady’s chief of staff, responsible for nearly all happenings in the East Wing. She recounts stories of powerful female leaders, our nation’s First Ladies, the perceptions of the East Wing, women’s issues, and how she juggled her work/life balance in one of the busiest and most prestigious homes in the country.
With a significant background in the health services industry and close ties to the Obama administration, Susan Sher addresses healthcare and the politics of healthcare reform. Having been a part of the President’s healthcare reform team, Sher is intimately familiar with the administration’s struggles and triumphs in this realm of reform. Before she left for the White House, Susan Sher was also the vice president for legal and governmental affairs and general counsel of the University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System for more than a decade. In her presentations, Sher discusses the President’s challenges passing the legislation, how Congress interacted with the administration, the ramifications of the reform, and what this new policy means for healthcare in the future. She also uses her experience to address childhood obesity and improving the health of American’s nationwide.
Susan Sher is a long-time friend of the Obamas. Sher has been an integral player in the White House, from overseeing the First Lady’s healthcare and anti-obesity agenda to coordinating with the West Wing on Michelle Obama’s role in the elections. In her lectures, she will draw from her experience, sharing anecdotes from her time in the East Wing. As one of the only former chiefs-of-staff giving speeches, she will address healthcare, other current policy discussions, and the inner-workings of the world’s most powerful residence.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
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