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• Valerie Jarrett is a Chicago-area businesswoman and civic leader. Jarrett was officially named Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Relations and Public Liaison by President-elect Barack Obama. She worked with Obama as a senior adviser during his campaign and held the title of co-chair on his transition team.Political Ticker (CNN): Obama Team Announces Jarrett As Senior Advisor (November 15, 2008)

  On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. Jarrett has been appointed head of the council, while Tina Tchen will be managing the daily operations. Political Punch: Obama to Women: 'No Limits on Their Dreams' (March 11, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 14, 1956
  2. Place of birth: IranThe Telegraph: Valerie Jarrett Leads Barack Obama's Influential Black Advisers (November 6, 2008)
  3. On March 11, 2009, Jarrett was appointed head of the newly formed White House Council in Women and GirlsPolitical Punch: Obama to Women: 'No Limits on Their Dreams' (March 11, 2009)
  4. Referred to as Barack Obama's "big sister"The Telegraph: Valerie Jarrett Leads Barack Obama's Influential Black Advisers (November 6, 2008)
  5. Mentor of Michelle ObamaLos Angeles Times: Obama Relies on a Close-Knit Inner Circle (November 9, 2008)
  6. Spoke to Barack Obama every day of the campaignLos Angeles Times: Obama Relies on a Close-Knit Inner Circle (November 9, 2008)
  7. Mentioned as possible replacement for Obama's Senate seatLos Angeles Times: Obama Relies on a Close-Knit Inner Circle (November 9, 2008)
  8. Also might accompany Obama to WashingtonLos Angeles Times: Obama Relies on a Close-Knit Inner Circle (November 9, 2008)
  9. Mentioned as possible Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or TransportationThe Telegraph: Valerie Jarrett Leads Barack Obama's Influential Black Advisers (November 6, 2008)

• Quotes

  "Barack's management style promotes open, candid, provocative discussion in a setting where his advisers all feel safe opening up and sharing their opinions. Barack leads the discussion, but if one or two people are not weighing in, he will ask them their thoughts.''—Valerie Jarrett

  "She participates in every conversation we have in the campaign. She is involved in broad strategic decisions about our message and how we approach the campaign, and she's involved in the details of managing the organization. She's really a great utility player.''—Barack Obama

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  White House Council on Women and Girls | Barack Obama | Obama Administration | Obama Transition Team | Obama Cabinet | Obama Supreme Court | Robert Gibbs | David Plouffe | David Axelrod | Desiree Rogers | Data.gov

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