Valerie Jarrett Biography

Valerie Jarrett is a senior White House officer and a Chicago lawyer and businesswoman. She is referred to as Mr. Obama’s spine. Ever since she was appointed as Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs after Barack Obama’s victory in the presidential elections, her job has been considered vague and unclear, except for the fact that she is the most influential person in the White House. She started off her career as a corporate and real-estate lawyer before plunging into politics and eventually becoming the most powerful black woman in the history of White House. Among all the officials working under Obama administration, she is probably the most controversial figure, mainly because of her closeness with the Obamas, which is why she is often regarded as a motherly figure or big sister to the Obamas. Her bonding with President Obama dates back to Chicago even before he thought of a career in politics. This Iranian-born communist sympathizer has served as a member and headed various educational and real estate organizations, apart from chairing and co-chairing a number of councils related to the protection of students from sexual assault and welfare of women and girls