Anita Dunn

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  • Political Strategist
  • Former Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden
  • Former White House Communications Director
  • One of Washington's "Most Powerful Women"

A Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, Anita Dunn has played a significant role in shaping modern political strategy and public policy. Previously, Dunn served as White House Communications Director under President Obama, where she managed messaging during critical moments of his presidency. President Joe Biden called her “an invaluable part of our White House.”

Named one of Washingtonian’s “Most Powerful Women,” Dunn has broken barriers and holds a unique role in Washington, having been the only person who has served as a senior advisor of the winning campaigns for two different presidents. Dunn currently serves as an advisor to Future Forward. Dunn’s expertise in managing communications during high-stakes situations, especially from her time in the White House, provides a rich source of lessons for organizations in any field.

 


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Leadership and Women in Politics

As a trailblazing woman in public service, ANITA DUNN can speak to the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership roles. ...

As a trailblazing woman in public service, ANITA DUNN can speak to the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership roles.

Insights on U.S. Political Dynamics

Former Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden ANITA DUNN can provide insider perspectives on the current state of U.S. politics, the future of the Democratic Party, and key issues shaping national and global policy. ...

Former Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden ANITA DUNN can provide insider perspectives on the current state of U.S. politics, the future of the Democratic Party, and key issues shaping national and global policy.

Crisis Management & Communications

Former White House Communications Director ANITA DUNN can provide insider perspectives on the current state of U.S. politics, the future of the Democratic Party, and key issues shaping national and global policy. ...

Former White House Communications Director ANITA DUNN can provide insider perspectives on the current state of U.S. politics, the future of the Democratic Party, and key issues shaping national and global policy.

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Women Making History: How Anita Dunn gives back from the pinnacle of her political career

Former Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Communications Director ANITA DUNN began her career as an intern under President Carter. Despite having few female role models at the beginning, Dunn prioritized breaking the mold of male-dominated Capitol Hill. Today, Dunn takes an active role in the career development of women in politics, but does not label her efforts mentorship: “Although I’m happy to mentor anybody who wants to walk through my door to get some advice, I’m a huge believer in sponsorship… a very active role in somebody’s career. It’s not just, ‘I’m going to give you advice, but I’m going to actively promote you. When I see an opening, I’m going to push you for that opening.’”

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Anita Dunn most recently served in The White House as a Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden. In that role, Anita advised on all aspects of the administration, including messaging, communications, and overall strategy. Prior to that, Anita served as a Senior Advisor to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2020 campaign, helping lead the ticket to its historic win. Anita was a chief strategist to former President Barack Obama, as a senior campaign advisor and as the White House Communications Director. Anita oversaw all communications strategy and messaging and helped the former President navigate a complex legislative and political landscape early in his administration. Named one of Washingtonian’s most powerful women in 2019, Anita has broken barriers and holds a unique role in Washington, having been the only person who has served as a senior advisor of the winning campaigns for two different presidents. Anita also served in a variety of senior roles for other key Democrats throughout her career, including Tom Daschle, Bill Bradley, and Evan Bayh.