David & Diane Steffy Fellow in American Public Policy Studies at the Hoover Institution; Lecturer & Director of Domestic Policy Studies at Stanford University

California, USA
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Lanhee Chen Biography

Lanhee Chen is a policy scholar and public intellectual known for his expertise in health policy, fiscal policy, and the intersection of politics and governance. As the David and Diane Steffy Fellow in American Public Policy Studies at the Hoover Institution and director of domestic policy studies in Stanford University's Public Policy Program, Chen contributes to academic discourse and public understanding of complex policy issues. His career includes roles in government, academia, and media, where he is recognized for policy analysis and communication.

Chen's professional background includes serving as a senior advisor to presidential campaigns and as a policy director, contributing to the development of national policy platforms and legislative strategies. He is a commentator who appears on major news networks and writes for leading publications, offering analysis on topics such as healthcare reform, entitlement sustainability, and American democracy. His work in public policy emphasizes evidence-based policymaking and the importance of bipartisan dialogue.

Chen has received recognition for teaching and public service, addressing challenges such as political polarization and healthcare access. His engagement with academic, governmental, and civic audiences highlights his role as a communicator in public policy, health policy, and governance.

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Lanhee Chen Speaking Topics

  • Tax Reform: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects for Success

    Will this be the year when Congress and the president finally tackle fundamental tax reform? The issue was at the center of the economic debate during the 2012 election and continues to be at the top of Washington’s policy agenda today. Economists and business leaders alike agree that reform of our tax code will benefit the economy—yet there never seems to be the political will in Washington to get the job done. In this presentation, Lanhee Chen, the policy director of the Romney campaign who is now a Fellow at the Hoover Institution, identifies the challenges and opportunities presented by tax reform. Chen draws on his economic policy expertise, political experience, and deep relationships on Capitol Hill to provide an in-depth look at the prospects for tax reform. His experience from the Romney campaign fighting the political, messaging, and policy battles over tax reform gives him a unique perspective regarding the likelihood that changes to our tax system will actually be signed into law.

  • The Future of the Republican Party: How the GOP Can Become the Party of Opportunity Again

    Electoral defeats in 2012 have placed the Republican Party at a crossroads. How can the GOP appeal to populations it hasn’t appealed to before, put forth an agenda that is appealing to a broad majority of Americans, and recapture its electoral “mojo?” Lanhee Chen, one of Mitt Romney’s top campaign strategists, a leading policy thinker in the party, and a Bloomberg columnist, has the answers to these questions and more. Chen has been a forceful advocate for greater GOP engagement with minority communities, and the Asian-American electorate, in particular. In his presentation, Chen will provide a behind-the-scenes look at where the party is today, the efforts it has underway to grow its coalition, and where the GOP is headed as we move toward the 2014 midterm elections and the 2016 presidential contest.

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Lanhee Chen Videos

WATCH: The future of conservatism, a conversation with Lanhee Chen | 2025 Reframe Festival

WATCH: The future of conservatism, a conversation with Lanhee Chen | 2025 Reframe Festival

Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news...

Mitt Romney and Lanhee Chen - Aspen Ideas Festival

Mitt Romney and Lanhee Chen - Aspen Ideas Festival

A global pandemic. Economic piracy. Predatory pricing. Military investment. These are among the challenges that color the concerns expressed by Utah...

Lanhee Chen: COVID-19 and the Politics of the WHO

Lanhee Chen: COVID-19 and the Politics of the WHO

The Hoover Institution presents an online virtual briefing series on pressing policy issues, including health care, the economy, democratic...

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Lanhee Chen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Tax Reform: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects for Success, The Future of the Republican Party: How the GOP Can Become the Party of Opportunity Again, Obamacare, Three Years Later: Diagnoses and Prescriptions and Lecturer in Public Policy and Former Policy Director for the Romney/Ryan Presidential Campaign. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lanhee Chen for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Lanhee Chen generally travels from CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alex Azar, William Frist, Malama Tafuna'i, Luke Shaefer and Dixon Chibanda. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lanhee Chen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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