Republican Political Strategist & Government Relations Expert; Founder of Christie Strategies LLC; Author of "Black in the White House"; Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University
Ron Christie Biography
Ron Christie is a Republican political strategist and government relations expert whose career spans roles in Congress and the executive branch. Early in his career, Christie served as counsel to Senator George Allen of Virginia and as senior advisor to former House Budget Committee Chairman and future Ohio Governor John Kasich. He later joined the White House, serving as deputy assistant to Vice President Dick Cheney for domestic policy, advising on health care, budget, tax, and other policy areas. Christie also served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush.
During his White House tenure, Christie led an American delegation to an international conference on volunteerism and civic engagement in London, hosted by Prime Minister Tony Blair. Following the summit, he collaborated with Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown on initiatives to expand civic engagement in Great Britain. Christie is a Term and Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. After leaving the White House, he founded Christie Strategies LLC, a communications and issues management firm based in Washington, D.C. He continues to advise Republican members of the House of Representatives and the United States Senate on policy and political strategy.
Christie is the author of three books: "Black in the White House," "Acting White: The Curious History of a Racial Slur," and "Blackwards: How Black Leadership is Returning America to the Days of Separate But Equal." He is also a co-founder of No Labels, a movement focused on bipartisan problem-solving in American politics.
In academia, Christie serves as an adjunct professor at the McCourt Graduate School of Public Policy and the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is also a lecturer at Cornell University, leading a seminar on private influence in public policy. Christie has held fellowships at the John F. Kennedy School of Government Institute of Politics at Harvard University, the University of Southern California Center for the Political Future, and the Miller Center at the University of Virginia. In media, Christie is a political analyst for BBC World in North America. BBC4 Radio debuted his documentary, "The Trumped Republicans," which examines the first two years of the Trump administration. Christie is also a contributing columnist for The Hill.
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Ron Christie Speaking Topics
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A Unique Perspective on a Historic Election
As a prominent African-American political operative, Ron Christie brings a unique perspective to the historical, cultural, and political implications of the election of President Barack Obama. Speaking with candor, enthusiasm, and an optimistic outlook, he provides keen insights to the complex, ever-shifting relationship between race and politics in America.
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An Inside Look at Washington
Ron Christie brings to the podium years of experience in political strategy, public policy, international affairs, and good old-fashioned grassroots politics. He has worked with senatorial and presidential candidates developing messaging and policy points. With years of experience as a commentator, author, professor, and strategic analyst, Christie sheds light on the ceaseless world of current events, both at home and abroad.
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Ron Christie is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, Business Consulting, DEI, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Leadership, Government, Human Resources, Political, Republican, Social Activism, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership -
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Ron Christie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as A Unique Perspective on a Historic Election and An Inside Look at Washington. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Christie for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ron Christie generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alan Keyes, Eric Cantor, Michael Steele, Marc Morial and Rosario Marin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Christie for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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