Author, "Dear Madam President"; Communications Director, Hillary Clinton 2016 Presidential Campaign

Jennifer Palmieri

Jennifer Palmieri is the author of the number 1 New York Times bestselling book Dear Madam President and one of the most accomplished political and communications strategists in America today.  Jennifer served as head of communications for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and White House communications director under President Barack Obama.  She was also White House deputy press secretary for President Bill Clinton, national press secretary for the Democratic Party, and national press secretary for the 2004 John Edwards for President campaign. She serves as an advisor to the Emerson Collective and has been a frequent contributor to the Washington Post, TIME magazine and other national print outlets, and is a frequent guest commentator on MSNBC news shows.  She resides in Maryland with her husband, Jim Lyons.